CVE-2021-0599 Information disclosure in Android
A confused deputy vulnerability in Android's notification system allows local attackers to disclose sensitive identifiers via broadcasted intents without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-0599?
CVE-2021-0599 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Jul 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In scheduleTimeoutLocked of NotificationRecord.java, there is a possible disclosure of a sensitive identifier via broadcasted intent due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-175614289
Weakness: CWE-610
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0599?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0599?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2021-0599 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0599 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-175614289, ASB-A-175614289, GHSA-g6rv-8j4c-v23p.