CVE-2021-39619
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2021-39619 is a security vulnerability discovered in Android versions 11 and 12, specifically in the updatePackageMappingsData function of UsageStatsService.java. The vulnerability was disclosed in February 2022 and allows attackers to bypass security and privacy settings of app usage (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned 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 exists due to an unusual root cause in the UsageStatsService.java component, specifically in the updatePackageMappingsData function. The vulnerability requires local access but no user interaction for exploitation (NVD).

Impact

This vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. The high CVSS score indicates that successful exploitation could result in a complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google has released security patches for this vulnerability in the February 2022 security update. Users should update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

Additional resources


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