Google Android 9.0/10.0/11.0/12.0 SimpleDecodingSource.cpp doRead privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 9.0/10.0/11.0/12.0. The impacted element is the function doRead of the file SimpleDecodingSource.cpp. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2021-39623. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 9.0/10.0/11.0/12.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function doRead of the file SimpleDecodingSource.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 01/15/2022 as A-194105348. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-39623 since 08/23/2021. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/15/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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08/23/2021 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-194105348
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-39623 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-39623
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-190483
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 01/15/2022 07:06
Updated: 01/19/2022 08:05
Changes: 01/15/2022 07:06 (58), 01/19/2022 08:05 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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