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CVE-2021-0965: 
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In AndroidManifest.xml of Settings, there is a possible pairing of a Bluetooth device without user's consent due to a missing permission check. This vulnerability (CVE-2021-0965) affects Android versions 9.0 through 12.0. The vulnerability was disclosed in December 2021 as part of the Android Security Bulletin (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from a missing permission check in the AndroidManifest.xml file of the Settings application. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 HIGH with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is tracked under Android ID: A-194300867 (NVD).

Impact

This vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. An attacker could potentially pair Bluetooth devices without the user's consent, compromising the security of the device's Bluetooth connections (CVE Details).

Mitigation and workarounds

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

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Source: This report was generated using AI

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