CVE-2021-39692 Security feature bypass in Android
Attackers can bypass user consent to set up a work profile via tapjacking, leading to local privilege escalation on Android devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-39692?
CVE-2021-39692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Mar 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 onCreate of SetupLayoutActivity.java, there is a possible way to setup a work profile bypassing user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. 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-12Android ID: A-209611539
Weakness: CWE-1021
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39692?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39692?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2021-39692 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39692 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-209611539, ASB-A-209611539, GHSA-2w9w-m6x3-g9c8.