CVE-2021-39625 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.3 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges to access MediaProvider content via unsafe PendingIntent in Android's EuiccNotificationManager.

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-2021-39625?

CVE-2021-39625 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Jan 2022. 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 showCarrierAppInstallationNotification of EuiccNotificationManager.java, there is a possible way to gain an access to MediaProvider content due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-194695347

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39625?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39625?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-39625 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39625 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-194695347, ASB-A-194695347, GHSA-mhq3-2c6r-3jxr.

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