CVE-2021-0965 Missing authorization in Android
A missing permission check in Android Settings allows local attackers to pair Bluetooth devices without user consent, leading to privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-0965?
CVE-2021-0965 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In AndroidManifest.xml of Settings, there is a possible pairing of a Bluetooth device without user's consent due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-194300867
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0965?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0965?
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-2021-0965 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0965 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-194300867, ASB-A-194300867, GHSA-9gw2-p8mj-gvh2.