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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-39771

In Settings, there is a possible way to misrepresent which app wants to add a wifi network due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional executi...

Vulnerability Description

In Settings, there is a possible way to misrepresent which app wants to add a wifi network 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-12LAndroid ID: A-198661951

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

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid12.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-39771?

CVE-2021-39771 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Settings, there is a possible way to misrepresent which app wants to add a wifi network due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional executi...

How severe is CVE-2021-39771?

CVE-2021-39771 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-2021-39771?

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