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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-39631

CVE-2021-39631: 
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In cleardatadlg_text of strings.xml, there is a possible situation when 'Clear storage' functionality sets up incorrect security/privacy expectations due to a misleading message. This vulnerability affects Android versions 10, 11, and 12. The issue was identified and tracked as Android ID: A-193890833 and was disclosed in February 2022 (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 MEDIUM with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability could result in local information disclosure. The misleading message in the 'Clear storage' functionality could create incorrect security and privacy expectations for users, potentially leading to unintended exposure of sensitive information (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the February 2022 Android Security Bulletin. Users should update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

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Source: This report was generated using AI

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