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CVE-2021-39704
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2021-39704 is a vulnerability discovered in Android's NotificationManagerService.java component, specifically in the deleteNotificationChannelGroup function. The vulnerability affects Android versions 10, 11, and 12. It was disclosed in the March 2022 Android Security Bulletin and assigned Android ID A-209965481 (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is a permissions bypass issue that allows running a foreground service without user notification. 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 CVSS score indicates local access is required, with low attack complexity and privilege requirements, and no user interaction needed for exploitation (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges. The high severity rating indicates potential comprehensive impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires local access to exploit but does not require any additional execution privileges or user interaction. This makes it relatively straightforward to exploit for an attacker who has gained local access to the device (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

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

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