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CVE-2021-0692: 
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In sendBroadcastToInstaller of FirstScreenBroadcast.java, there is a possible activity launch vulnerability due to an unsafe PendingIntent affecting Android versions 9, 10, and 11. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2021-0692 and was disclosed in the September 2021 Android Security Bulletin (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is characterized by an unsafe PendingIntent implementation in the FirstScreenBroadcast.java component. It received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource) (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. The high CVSS score indicates potential severe impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No user interaction is required for exploitation (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the September 2021 Android Security Bulletin. Users should update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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