CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2021-0991

Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File

Published: Dec 15, 2021 | Modified: Dec 17, 2021
CVSS 3.x
2.4
LOW
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CVSS 2.x
2.7 LOW
AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

In OnMetadataChangedListener of AdvancedBluetoothDetailsHeaderController.java, there is a possible leak of Bluetooth MAC addresses due to log information disclosure. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-181588752

Weakness

Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.

Affected Software

Name Vendor Start Version End Version
Android Google 12.0 (including) 12.0 (including)

Extended Description

While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for:

Potential Mitigations

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