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CVE-2021-39701

HIGH
7.8
CVSS Score
Published: March 16, 2022 at 02:04 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 04:04 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorAndroid

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Severity
HIGH7.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%

Description

In serviceConnection of ControlsProviderLifecycleManager.kt, there is a possible way to keep service running in foreground without notification or permission due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-212286849

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

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Patch and advisory references

References (1)

x_refsource_MISCPatchVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01

CVSS

7.8HIGH[email protected]
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-20

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