CVE-2021-0988 — LOW (3.3) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In getLaunchedFromUid and getLaunchedFromPackage of ActivityClientController.java, there is a possible way to determine whether an app is installed, without query permissions, due to side channel information disclosure. 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-191954233

CVSS Score

3.3

LOW

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-203

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-2021-0988?

CVE-2021-0988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). In getLaunchedFromUid and getLaunchedFromPackage of ActivityClientController.java, there is a possible way to determine whether an app is installed, without query permissions, due to side channel info...

How severe is CVE-2021-0988?

CVE-2021-0988 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-0988?

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