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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-0984
CVE-2021-0984:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In onNullBinding of ManagedServices.java, there is a possible permission bypass vulnerability in Android 12 due to an incorrectly unbound service. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2021-0984 and could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation (Android CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the ManagedServices.java component of Android 12, specifically in the onNullBinding function. The core issue stems from an incorrectly unbound service that could be exploited to bypass permission checks. The vulnerability has been assigned Android ID: A-192475653 (Android CVE).
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to achieve local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges. The vulnerability does not require user interaction for exploitation, making it particularly concerning for Android system security (Android CVE).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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