CVE-2021-39701

HIGH

Android 11-12 - Local Privilege Escalation via ControlsProviderLifecycleManager ServiceConnection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In serviceConnection of ControlsProviderLifecycleManager.kt, there is a possible way to keep service running in foreground without notification or permission due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-212286849

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 0.0038
EPSS Percentile 30.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (2)
google/android 11.0
google/android 12.0
Published Mar 16, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026