CVE-2021-39701 Privilege escalation in Android

What is CVE-2021-39701?

CVE-2021-39701 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 serviceConnection of ControlsProviderLifecycleManager.kt, there is a possible way to keep service running in foreground without notification or permission due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-212286849

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39701?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39701?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-39701 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39701 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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• CVE-2023-35674 Android Framework Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.8
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All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-212286849, ASB-A-212286849, GHSA-hphp-mxj8-3r85.