CVE-2021-39794
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2021-39794 is a vulnerability discovered in Android's AdbService.java component, specifically in the broadcastPortInfo function. The vulnerability affects Android versions 11, 12, and 12L. When wireless debugging is enabled, this vulnerability allows applications to execute code as the shell user due to a missing permission check (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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability stems from a missing permission check in the broadcastPortInfo function of AdbService.java, which could allow unauthorized access to shell user privileges (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing an attacker to execute code with shell user privileges. This could potentially compromise the security of the affected device by gaining elevated access to system resources (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

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

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