CVE-2021-0952 Missing authorization in Android
A confused deputy vulnerability in Android's photo selection handler allows local attackers to bypass permissions and disclose user contacts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-0952?
CVE-2021-0952 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Dec 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 doCropPhoto of PhotoSelectionHandler.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure of user's contacts with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-195748381
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0952?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0952?
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-2021-0952 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0952 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-195748381, ASB-A-195748381, GHSA-rg3w-x342-7q53.