PT-2022-10926 · Google · Android

Published 2022-01-01 · Updated 2022-07-12 · CVE-2021-39618

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions Android-9 through Android-12

Description In multiple methods of EuiccNotificationManager.java, there is a possible way to install existing packages without user consent due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android versions Android-9 through Android-12, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue, as using an unsafe PendingIntent could lead to local escalation of privilege. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Related Identifiers

ASB-A-196855999

CVE-2021-39618

Affected Products

Android

References · 5

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-01-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-39618 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/ASB-A-196855999 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39618 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/35619 · Telegram Post