What is the severity of CVE-2021-39692?

The severity of CVE-2021-39692 is classified as a local escalation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39692?

To fix CVE-2021-39692, users should update to the latest Android security patch provided by Google.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-39692?

CVE-2021-39692 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

What does CVE-2021-39692 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2021-39692 allows an attacker to potentially set up a work profile without user consent due to a tapjacking attack.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-39692?

Yes, user interaction is needed for the exploitation of CVE-2021-39692.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-39692

critical

9.3

CWE

1021

7/3/2022

16/3/2022

26/8/2024

CVE-2021-39692

First published: Mon Mar 07 2022(Updated: )

In onCreate of SetupLayoutActivity.java, there is a possible way to setup a work profile bypassing user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-209611539

Credit: security@android.com

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

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39692?
The severity of CVE-2021-39692 is classified as a local escalation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39692?
To fix CVE-2021-39692, users should update to the latest Android security patch provided by Google.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-39692?
CVE-2021-39692 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.
What does CVE-2021-39692 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2021-39692 allows an attacker to potentially set up a work profile without user consent due to a tapjacking attack.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-39692?
Yes, user interaction is needed for the exploitation of CVE-2021-39692.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39692?
The severity of CVE-2021-39692 is classified as a local escalation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39692?
To fix CVE-2021-39692, users should update to the latest Android security patch provided by Google.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-39692?
CVE-2021-39692 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.
What does CVE-2021-39692 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2021-39692 allows an attacker to potentially set up a work profile without user consent due to a tapjacking attack.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-39692?
Yes, user interaction is needed for the exploitation of CVE-2021-39692.