CVE-2021-1019: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Dec 1, 2021
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Updated

In snoozeNotification of NotificationListenerService.java, there is a possible permission confusion due to a misleading user consent dialog. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=12.0
android/platform/packages/apps/settings>=12:0<12:2021-12-01
12:2021-12-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/apps/Settings to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12:2021-12-01

Event History

Dec 1, 2021
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Dec 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which systems are in scope for this issue?

The affected product and version identified are Google Android 12, in the Android Settings component. The issue is tracked as Android ID A-195031401.

2

What access does an attacker need to exploit this?

Exploitation requires local User-level execution privileges and user interaction. The attack relies on a misleading user consent dialog, so it is not described as remotely exploitable.

3

How can I identify potentially affected devices?

Identify devices running Android 12 and check them against the Android security bulletins published on 2021-12-01 for Android ID A-195031401. The provided data does not specify a patch level or fixed build number.

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