CVE-2021-39701
In serviceConnection of ControlsProviderLifecycleManager.kt, there is a possible way to keep service running in foreground without notification or permission due to improper input validation.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.40%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In serviceConnection of ControlsProviderLifecycleManager.kt, there is a possible way to keep service running in foreground without notification or permission due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-212286849
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 0.40% probability · 33th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-20
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.