CVE-2021-0672 Missing authorization in Android
A missing permission check in the Android Browser app allows local attackers to disclose information without user interaction or additional privileges.
- 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-2021-0672?
CVE-2021-0672 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 18 Nov 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Browser app, there is a possible information disclosure due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-199678035
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0672?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0672?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2021-0672 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0672 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-199678035, ASB-A-199678035, GHSA-pj7q-c87c-8g2v, M-ALPS05969704.