What is CVE-2021-39696?

CVE-2021-39696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-08-10.

How severe is CVE-2021-39696?

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

Is CVE-2021-39696 known to be exploited?

10 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-39696

In Task.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-185810717

EPSS: 0.002 (13.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

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

Affected products

Google Android — versions 10.0, 11.0, 12.0
N/a Android — versions Android-10 Android-11 Android-12

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39696?: CVE-2021-39696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-08-10.
How severe is CVE-2021-39696?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-39696 known to be exploited?: 10 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.