CVE-2021-39723

Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-209014813References: N/A

published March 16, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky flaw in the Android kernel could let an attacker execute code with system privileges without a proper authentication check! Think of it like a restaurant where one diner sneaks into the kitchen and starts cooking the main course without anyone noticing. It's a recipe for chaos! 🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate the system at a deep level, potentially leading to data breaches or system crashes. While it's not currently known to be exploited, the simplicity of the attack could make it appealing to malicious actors.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where one diner sneaks into the kitchen and starts cooking the main course without anyone noticing. It's a recipe for chaos! 🍽️ This vulnerability in the Android kernel allows for unauthorized code execution due to a lack of proper checks in the system's privilege escalation processes.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to manipulate the system at a deep level, potentially leading to data breaches or system crashes. While it's not currently known to be exploited, the simplicity of the attack could make it appealing to malicious actors. While no patches are currently available, it's crucial to monitor for updates from Android and consider implementing security measures that limit app permissions. Stay vigilant! You've got this! Keep your systems updated and security hero status: activated! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00518 · 43.2th percentile
Published
2022-03-16T14:03Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAR 14:03Z
    Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-209014813References: N/A
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