CVE-2021-39797

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via LauncherApps Logic Error

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In several functions of of LauncherApps.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege 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-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-209607104

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0011
EPSS Percentile 1.8%
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-269
Status published
Products (2)
google/android 12.0
google/android 12.1
Published Apr 12, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026