CVE-2021-39701 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability 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 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-39701?

CVE-2021-39701 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 cou...

How severe is CVE-2021-39701?

CVE-2021-39701 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-39701?

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