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CVE-2021-0539:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In archiveStoredConversation of MmsService.java, there is a possible way to archive message conversation without user consent due to a missing permission check. This vulnerability (CVE-2021-0539) affects Android 11 and was disclosed in the Android Security Bulletin of June 2021 (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Missing Authorization issue (CWE-862) with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. The high CVSS score indicates severe potential impacts on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin of June 2021. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the security patch level of June 2021 or later (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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