CVE-2021-1009: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability
In setApplicationCategoryHint of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible way to determine whether an app is installed, without query permissions, due to side channel information disclosure. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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android/platform/frameworks/baseto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 12:2021-12-01
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this issue?
A local attacker with low privileges can exploit it. No user interaction or additional execution privileges are required.
What information could be disclosed?
The issue can allow an attacker to determine whether an application is installed, even without the required query permissions.
Which Android version is identified as affected?
The provided data identifies Android 12 as affected.