PT-2021-13239 · Google · Android

Published 2021-09-01 · Updated 2021-10-08 · CVE-2021-0598

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.3

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Android versions Android-8.1 through Android-11

Description: The issue is related to a possible pairing of untrusted Bluetooth devices due to a tapjacking/overlay attack in the ConfirmConnectActivity.java. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations: For Android versions Android-8.1 through Android-11, consider disabling the Bluetooth pairing functionality in ConfirmConnectActivity.java until a patch is available. Restrict access to the ConfirmConnectActivity.java module to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using untrusted Bluetooth devices to prevent potential pairing issues. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Clickjacking

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1021

Related Identifiers

ASB-A-180422108

CVE-2021-0598

Affected Products

Android

References · 7

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/ASB-A-180422108 · Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-09-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0598 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-0598 · Vendor Advisory
• https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Nfc/+/e08056f8eafdc98e2db27b9936e61225b5e1ea7d · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/30048 · Telegram Post
• https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Nfc/+/fd697c56b7795a7f0cf50cac55db71a60d5bd357 · Note