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android-platform-frameworks-base — security advisory

Type: advisorySources: OSVAdvisory ID: DEBIAN-CVE-2021-39796

In HarmfulAppWarningActivity of HarmfulAppWarningActivity.java, there is a possible way to trick victim to install harmful app due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-205595291

Products
android-platform-frameworks-base
Affected versions
1:10.0.0+r36-10, 1:13.0.0+r30-1, 1:13.0.0+r30-1~exp1, 1:13.0.0+r30-1~exp2, 1:13.0.0+r30-1~exp3, 1:13.0.0+r30-1~exp4, 1:13.0.0+r66-1, 1:13.0.0+r66-1~exp1, 1:13~beta3-1~exp1, 1:14~beta1-1, 1:14~beta1-1~exp2, 1:14~beta1-1~exp~1, 1:14~beta1-2, 1:14~beta1-3, 1:14~beta1-4, 1:14~beta1-4~exp1, 1:14~beta1-5
Fixed versions
Not specified
CVEs
CVE-2021-39796
Confirmed fixed CVEs
Not specified
Updated in this feed
1 Nov 2026, 00:39 UTC · Revision 1

Source evidence

DEBIAN-CVE-2021-39796

core-osv · Original source

Published 12 Apr 2022, 17:15 UTC

In HarmfulAppWarningActivity of HarmfulAppWarningActivity.java, there is a possible way to trick victim to install harmful app due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-205595291

osv:DEBIAN-CVE-2021-39796

android-platform-frameworks-base

Fixed versions: Not specified

android-platform-frameworks-base

Fixed versions: Not specified

android-platform-frameworks-base

Fixed versions: Not specified

Complete source record
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