CVE-2021-0604 Information disclosure in Android

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

A confused deputy vulnerability in Android's Bluetooth file sharing allows local attackers to disclose private files without additional privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-0604?

CVE-2021-0604 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In generateFileInfo of BluetoothOppSendFileInfo.java, there is a possible way to share private files over Bluetooth due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-179910660

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0604?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0604?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-0604 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0604 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-179910660, ASB-A-179910660, GHSA-9vr6-m9fw-chw4.

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