CVE-2021-39758 | Vulnetix

CVE-2021-39758 PUBLISHED

Reported by google_android · Published March 30, 2022

In WindowManager, there is a possible way to start a foreground activity from the background due to a missing permission check. 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-205130886

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Versions
n/a	Android	Android-12L
n/a	Android	*

Timeline

Mar 30, 2022 CVE Published
Mar 31, 2022 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
Aug 4, 2024 CVE Updated
Mar 17, 2026 Distribution Patch
Mar 17, 2026 Security Advisory (2 in total, the first dated here)
Jul 23, 2026 Coalition ESS Score

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