CVE-2021-0979 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In isRequestPinItemSupported of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible cross-user leak of packages in which the default launcher supports requests to create pinned shortcuts due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-191772737

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-0979?

CVE-2021-0979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In isRequestPinItemSupported of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible cross-user leak of packages in which the default launcher supports requests to create pinned shortcuts due to a permissions by...

How severe is CVE-2021-0979?

CVE-2021-0979 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-0979?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.