High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 14, 2022· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2021-39630
CVE-2021-39630
Description
In executeRequest of OverlayManagerService.java, there is a possible way to control fabricated overlays from adb shell due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-202768292
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Affected products
2- Range: = 12
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References
1- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-01-01nvdVendor Advisory
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