Vulnerability identifier: #VU69052

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39661

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the PowerVR-GPU component. A local application can bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 13 - 13 2022-11-01, 12L - 12L 2022-11-01, 12 - 12 2022-11-01, 11 - 11 2022-11-01, 10 - 10 2022-11-01

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External links
http://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2022-11-01#2022-11-05-security-patch-level-vulnerability-details

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.