Missing Permission Check in checkUriPermission of MediaProvider.java Allows Unauthorized Access to Media Provider Collections

Missing Permission Check in checkUriPermission of MediaProvider.java Allows Unauthorized Access to Media Provider Collections

CVE-2021-39662 · HIGH Severity

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

In checkUriPermission of MediaProvider.java , there is a possible way to gain access to the content of media provider collections 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-197302116

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