CVE-2021-39809
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2021-39809 is a vulnerability discovered in the Android operating system's Bluetooth component, specifically in the avrc_ctrl_pars_vendor_rsp function of avrc_pars_ct.cc. The vulnerability was disclosed and patched in the April 2022 Android Security Bulletin (Android Bulletin). It affects multiple Android versions including Android-10, Android-11, Android-12, and Android-12L.

Technical details

The vulnerability is characterized by a possible out-of-bounds read condition that occurs due to a missing bounds check in the avrc_ctrl_pars_vendor_rsp function of avrc_pars_ct.cc. This security flaw could be exploited remotely through the Bluetooth interface (NVD).

Impact

The successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. The attack can be executed without requiring any user interaction, making it particularly concerning for Android device security (CERT-FR).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google has addressed this vulnerability in the Android Security Bulletin of April 2022. Users should ensure their devices are updated with the latest security patches. The fix has been implemented across multiple Android versions including Android-10, Android-11, Android-12, and Android-12L (Android Bulletin).

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