CVE-2021-39693

HIGH

Android 12 - Local Privilege Escalation via AppOpsService Logic Error

Title source: llm

Description

In onUidStateChanged of AppOpsService.java, there is a possible way to access location without a visible indicator due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-208662370

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc

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

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0013

EPSS Percentile 2.6%

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-119

Status published

Products (1)

google/android 12.0

Published Mar 16, 2022

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026