CVE-2021-1031
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2021-1031 is a vulnerability discovered in Android's NotificationManagerService.java component, specifically in the cancelNotificationsFromListener function. The vulnerability was disclosed in December 2021 and affects Android 12 devices. This security flaw allows potential determination of whether an app is installed without proper query permissions, due to side channel information disclosure (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the cancelNotificationsFromListener function of NotificationManagerService.java and is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability. It has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is tracked under Android ID A-194697004 and requires local access with low complexity to exploit (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges. An attacker could potentially determine whether specific apps are installed on the device without having the necessary query permissions, representing a privacy concern for Android users (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin for December 2021. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

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