CVE-2021-39746
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In PermissionController on Android 12L, there exists a vulnerability (CVE-2021-39746) where an unsafe PendingIntent implementation could allow deletion of local files. This vulnerability was discovered and reported through Android's security program, requiring user execution privileges but no user interaction for exploitation (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 in the PermissionController component and is tracked internally as Android ID: A-194696395. The attack requires local access and low privilege level, but no user interaction is needed for exploitation (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing an attacker with user execution privileges to delete local files on the affected Android system. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been addressed in Android 12L security updates. Users should ensure their devices are updated with the latest security patches provided through the Android security bulletin (Android Bulletin).

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