#VU61084 Security restrictions bypass in Google Android - CVE-2021-39708

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61084

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39708

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error in the OS kernel. A remote attacker can trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full system compromise.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 12 2021-11-01 - 12

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External links
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01#2022-03-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.