CVE-2021-39692: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Mar 1, 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.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android
android/platform/packages/apps/managedprovisioning>=10:0<10:2022-03-01
10:2022-03-01
android/platform/packages/apps/managedprovisioning>=11:0<11:2022-03-01
11:2022-03-01
android/platform/packages/apps/managedprovisioning>=12:0<12:2022-03-01
12:2022-03-01
android/platform/packages/apps/managedprovisioning>=12L:0<12L:2022-03-01
12L:2022-03-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10:2022-03-01
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 11:2022-03-01
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12:2022-03-01
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 12L:2022-03-01

Event History

Mar 1, 2022
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Mar 7, 2022
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Apr 26, 2022
Exploit Published
via GitHub·01:03 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39692?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39692?

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

3

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

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

4

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.

5

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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