What is the severity of CVE-2021-1037?

CVE-2021-1037 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the lack of permission checks allowing unauthorized access to paired device information.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1037?

To fix CVE-2021-1037, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest version that includes the security patch addressing this vulnerability.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-1037?

CVE-2021-1037 affects Android versions 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

What does CVE-2021-1037 allow malicious apps to do?

CVE-2021-1037 allows malicious apps to listen for broadcasts sent by DevicePickerFragment, enabling them to track paired devices without requiring Bluetooth permissions.

Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2021-1037?

Mitigation for CVE-2021-1037 involves keeping your Android device updated and reviewing app permissions for any apps requesting Bluetooth access.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-1037

medium

5.3

CWE

862

14/1/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-1037

First published: Fri Jan 14 2022(Updated: )

The broadcast that DevicePickerFragment sends when a new device is paired doesn't have any permission checks, so any app can register to listen for it. This lets apps keep track of what devices are paired without requesting BLUETOOTH permissions.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-162951906

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android	=9.0
Android	=10.0
Android	=11.0
Android	=12.0

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Reference Links

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/aaos/2022-01-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1037?
CVE-2021-1037 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the lack of permission checks allowing unauthorized access to paired device information.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1037?
To fix CVE-2021-1037, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest version that includes the security patch addressing this vulnerability.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-1037?
CVE-2021-1037 affects Android versions 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.
What does CVE-2021-1037 allow malicious apps to do?
CVE-2021-1037 allows malicious apps to listen for broadcasts sent by DevicePickerFragment, enabling them to track paired devices without requiring Bluetooth permissions.
Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2021-1037?
Mitigation for CVE-2021-1037 involves keeping your Android device updated and reviewing app permissions for any apps requesting Bluetooth access.

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