CVE-2021-39696: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In Task.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-185810717

Affected products

• Google Android: version 10.0 only; version 11.0 only; version 12.0 only

Published 2022-08-10. Last modified 2026-06-17.