Misleading Message in Clear Storage Functionality Leads to Local Information Disclosure

Misleading Message in Clear Storage Functionality Leads to Local Information Disclosure

CVE-2021-39631 · MEDIUM Severity

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

In clear_data_dlg_text of strings.xml, there is a possible situation when "Clear storage" functionality sets up the wrong security/privacy expectations due to a misleading message. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-193890833

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