Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-0979
In isRequestPinItemSupported of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible cross-user leak of packages in which the default launcher supports requests to create pinned shortcuts due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-191772737
Published
2021-12-15 19:15:12
Updated
2021-12-17 18:07:08
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2021-0979
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-0979
0.01%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-0979
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-0979
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During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-0979
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01
Pixel Update Bulletin—December 2021 | Android Open Source ProjectPatch;Vendor Advisory
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