PT-2022-11024 · Google · Android

Published 2022-03-30 · Updated 2022-07-12 · CVE-2021-39746

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-12L

Description In the PermissionController, there is a possible way to delete some local files 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 version Android-12L, consider restricting access to the PermissionController until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the PendingIntent in the PermissionController to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-39746

Affected Products

Android

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39746 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-12l · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-39746 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/39840 · Telegram Post