CVE-2021-0642: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Aug 2, 2021
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Updated

In onResume of VoicemailSettingsFragment.java, there is a possible way to retrieve a trackable identifier without permissions due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-185126149

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

Aug 2, 2021
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0642?

The severity of CVE-2021-0642 is high.

2

How can CVE-2021-0642 be exploited?

CVE-2021-0642 can be exploited through user interaction.

3

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2021-0642?

CVE-2021-0642 allows local information disclosure without additional execution privileges needed.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-0642?

Google Android versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0 are affected by CVE-2021-0642.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-0642?

Yes, please refer to the references provided for the fix.

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