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CVE-2021-39794

CVE-2021-39794 PUBLISHED

Reported by google_android · Published April 12, 2022

In broadcastPortInfo of AdbService.java, there is a possible way for apps to run code as the shell user, if wireless debugging is enabled, 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-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-205836329

Affected products

VendorProductVersions
n/aAndroidAndroid-11 Android-12 Android-12L
n/aAndroid*

Timeline

  • Apr 5, 2022 CVE Published
  • Apr 13, 2022 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
  • Apr 20, 2022 CVE Updated
  • Jun 1, 2026 Security Advisory
  • Jul 23, 2026 Coalition ESS Score

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