Improper access control in Google Android - CVE-2021-39673

 

Improper access control in Google Android - CVE-2021-39673

Published: October 4, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU67861
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39673
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in System component. A local application can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain access to sensitive information.


Affected software

Google Android

How to mitigate CVE-2021-39673

Install updates from vendor's website.

Google Android - update to 13 2022-10-01

External References

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