CVE-2021-39626 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A confused deputy vulnerability in Android Bluetooth settings allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction.

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-2021-39626?

CVE-2021-39626 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In onAttach of ConnectedDeviceDashboardFragment.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in Bluetooth settings 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-194695497

Weakness: CWE-610

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39626?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39626?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-39626 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39626 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-194695497, ASB-A-194695497, GHSA-3g75-33pv-7298.

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