CVE-2021-0597: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jul 7, 2021

Updated

In notifyProfileAdded and notifyProfileRemoved of SipService.java, there is a possible way to retrieve SIP account names due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-176496502

Affected Software

5 affected components

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Google Android=10.0

Google Android=11.0

Google Android

Event History

Jul 7, 2021

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Android·12:00 AM

SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Jul 14, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:44 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:44 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0597?

CVE-2021-0597 has a medium severity rating, indicating potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0597?

To mitigate CVE-2021-0597, upgrading to Android versions beyond 11.0 is recommended.

What is the impact of CVE-2021-0597?

CVE-2021-0597 can lead to local information disclosure of SIP account names.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2021-0597?

CVE-2021-0597 impacts Android versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-0597?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2021-0597.