CVE-2021-39704: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Mar 1, 2022
·
Updated

In deleteNotificationChannelGroup of NotificationManagerService.java, there is a possible way to run foreground service without user notification due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android
android/platform/frameworks/base>=11:0<11:2022-03-01
11:2022-03-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12:0<12:2022-03-01
12:2022-03-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=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/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

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

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

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

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base 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·11:04 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39704?

CVE-2021-39704 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39704?

To mitigate CVE-2021-39704, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch released by Google.

3

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-39704?

CVE-2021-39704 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

4

What impact does CVE-2021-39704 have on user privacy?

CVE-2021-39704 can potentially allow malicious apps to run foreground services without user notification, compromising user privacy.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-39704?

No, exploiting CVE-2021-39704 does not require user interaction.

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