CVE-2021-0973

MEDIUM

Android 12 - Local Information Disclosure via Case Sensitivity Bypass in UriUtil.java

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In isFileUri of UriUtil.java, there is a possible way to bypass ignoring file://URI attachment due to improper handling of case sensitivity. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-197328178

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01

Scores

CVSS v3 5.0
EPSS 0.0013
EPSS Percentile 3.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-178
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 12.0
Published Dec 15, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026