CVE-2021-39626
In onAttach of ConnectedDeviceDashboardFragment.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.16%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In onAttach of ConnectedDeviceDashboardFragment.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in Bluetooth settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-194695497
- 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
- 0.16% probability · 6th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-610
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-01-01Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-01-01Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.