CVE-2021-39662

HIGH

Android 11-12 - Missing Authorization in MediaProvider

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In checkUriPermission of MediaProvider.java , there is a possible way to gain access to the content of media provider collections due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-197302116

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0011
EPSS Percentile 1.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-862
Status published
Products (2)
google/android 11.0
google/android 12.0
Published Feb 11, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026