CVE-2021-1038 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In UserDetailsActivity of AndroidManifest.xml, there is a possible DoS due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-183411279

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1021

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/aaos/2021-12-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/aaos/2021-12-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-1038?

CVE-2021-1038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In UserDetailsActivity of AndroidManifest.xml, there is a possible DoS due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. Us...

How severe is CVE-2021-1038?

CVE-2021-1038 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-2021-1038?

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