CVE-2021-39674: Use After Free

Published Feb 7, 2022
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Updated

In btmsecconnected and btmsecdisconnected of btmsec.cc file , there is a possible use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-201083442

Affected Software

4 affected components
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android

Event History

Feb 7, 2022
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is realistically exposed to exploitation?

Devices running Android 10, Android 11, or Android 12 are affected. Exploitation requires local code execution with User-level privileges, so a remote unauthenticated attacker is not indicated by the provided CVSS vector.

2

Does exploitation require user interaction?

No. The vulnerability can be exploited without user interaction once the attacker has the required local User execution privileges.

3

What is the impact if exploitation succeeds?

Successful exploitation could allow local escalation of privilege and affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.

4

What should administrators do?

Apply the available patch for Android 10, 11, or 12. The provided data does not identify a configuration workaround for systems that cannot be patched immediately.

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