CVE-2021-39701: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In serviceConnection of ControlsProviderLifecycleManager.kt, there is a possible way to keep service running in foreground without notification or permission due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-212286849

Affected products

• Google Android: version 11.0 only; version 12.0 only

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