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In setStream of WallpaperManager.java, there is a possible way to cause a permanent DoS (Denial of Service) due to improper input validation. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2021-39670, affects Android versions 12 and 12L. The vulnerability was disclosed in the Android Security Bulletin of May 2022 (Android Bulletin).
The vulnerability stems from improper input validation in the WallpaperManager.java component, specifically in the setStream function. It 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:N/I:N/A:H. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-770 (Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) (NVD).
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to a local denial of service condition. The impact is particularly severe as it can cause a permanent DoS, affecting the system's availability. User execution privileges are required for exploitation, but no user interaction is needed once the exploit is initiated (CVE Details).
The vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin of May 2022. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).
Source: This report was generated using AI
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