Improper input validation in Google Android
CVE-2021-39763
In Settings, there is a possible way to make the user enable WiFi due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-199176115
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.001 (1.3th 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 12.1
- N/a Android — versions Android-12L
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-39763?
- CVE-2021-39763 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-03-30.
- How severe is CVE-2021-39763?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.