CVE-2021-39619
In updatePackageMappingsData of UsageStatsService.java, there is a possible way to bypass security and privacy settings of app usage due to an unusual root cause.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.13%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In updatePackageMappingsData of UsageStatsService.java, there is a possible way to bypass security and privacy settings of app usage due to an unusual root cause. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-197399948
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 0.13% probability · 3th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-02-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-02-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.