High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Mar 16, 2022· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2021-39697
CVE-2021-39697
Description
In checkFileUriDestination of DownloadProvider.java, there is a possible way to bypass external storage private directories protection due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-200813547
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References
1- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01nvdPatchVendor Advisory
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