What is CVE-2021-39780?

CVE-2021-39780 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-03-30.

How severe is CVE-2021-39780?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-39780

In Traceur, there is a possible bypass of developer settings requirements for capturing system traces due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-204992293

EPSS: 0.003 (22.2th 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 12.0
N/a Android — versions Android-12L

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39780?: CVE-2021-39780 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-03-30.
How severe is CVE-2021-39780?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.