VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2021-39663
In openFileAndEnforcePathPermissionsHelper of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible bypass of a permissions check due to a confused deputy.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.15%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.15%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In openFileAndEnforcePathPermissionsHelper of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible bypass of a permissions check due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-200682135
- 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
- 0.15% probability · 4th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-610
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-02-01Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-02-01Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.