CVE-2021-1024: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Dec 1, 2021
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Updated

In onEventReceived of EventResultPersister.java, there is a possible intent redirection due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=12.0
android/platform/frameworks/base>=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/frameworks/base 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

Who is realistically exposed to this issue?

Android 12 devices are affected. Exploitation is local, so an attacker would need to execute code on the device rather than attack it remotely.

2

What level of access does an attacker need?

The vulnerability requires System execution privileges. No user interaction is needed once those privileges are available.

3

What is the potential impact if exploited?

The issue can enable local escalation of privilege through intent redirection caused by a confused deputy. The listed impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability effects.

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