CVE-2021-39692
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In onCreate of SetupLayoutActivity.java of Android, there is a possible way to setup a work profile bypassing user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2021-39692, affects Android versions 10, 11, and 12. The issue was disclosed in March 2022 and requires user interaction for exploitation (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a UI layer restriction issue (CWE-1021) related to improper restriction of rendered UI layers or frames. It 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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required for exploitation (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges. The attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to work profile settings and bypass intended security controls (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google addressed this vulnerability in the March 2022 Android Security Bulletin. Users should update their Android devices to include the security patch level dated 2022-03-01 or later to protect against this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

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