CVE-2021-39628 Information disclosure in Android

Low 3.3 Published Updated

A logic error in Android's StatusBar allows local attackers to view notification content on the lockscreen without user interaction or 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-2021-39628?

CVE-2021-39628 is a low-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 StatusBar.java, there is a possible disclosure of notification content on the lockscreen due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-189575031

Weakness: CWE-668

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39628?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39628?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-39628 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39628 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-189575031, ASB-A-189575031, GHSA-9gmc-p2c5-wm4v.

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