CVE-2021-0704: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Dec 6, 2021

Updated

In createNoCredentialsPermissionNotification and related functions of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way to retrieve accounts from the device without permissions due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-9Android ID: A-179338675

Affected Software

4 affected components

Google Android=9.0

Google Android=10.0

Google Android=11.0

Google Android

Event History

Dec 6, 2021

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Dec 15, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:05 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:05 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0704?

CVE-2021-0704 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

How does CVE-2021-0704 affect Android devices?

CVE-2021-0704 allows unauthorized access to account information on Android devices without proper permissions.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-0704?

CVE-2021-0704 affects Android versions 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0704?

To mitigate CVE-2021-0704, update to the latest security patch provided by Google for your Android device.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-0704?

CVE-2021-0704 is a permissions bypass vulnerability that can lead to local information disclosure.