CVE-2021-39702

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via Tapjacking in RequestManageCredentials

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In onCreate of RequestManageCredentials.java, there is a possible way for a third party app to install certificates without user approval due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-205150380

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 0.0032
EPSS Percentile 23.5%
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-1021
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 12.0
Published Mar 16, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026