What is CVE-2021-39618?

CVE-2021-39618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-01-14.

How severe is CVE-2021-39618?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-39618

In multiple methods of EuiccNotificationManager.java, there is a possible way to install existing packages without user consent due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-196855999

EPSS: 0.001 (2.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 9.0, 10.0, 11.0
N/a Android — versions Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39618?: CVE-2021-39618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-01-14.
How severe is CVE-2021-39618?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.