CVE-2021-39693: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In onUidStateChanged of AppOpsService.java, there is a possible way to access location without a visible indicator due to a logic error in the code. 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-208662370

Affected products

• Google Android: version 12.0 only

Published 2022-03-16. Last modified 2026-06-17.