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CVE-2021-39658

9.8 · CRITICAL

ismsEx service is a vendor service in unisoc equipment。ismsEx service is an extension of sms system service,but it does not check the permissions of the caller,resulting in permission leaks。Third-p…

Published Feb 11, 2022CWE-276EPSS 0.57%

Overview

CVE-2021-39658 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 11, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

ismsEx service is a vendor service in unisoc equipment。ismsEx service is an extension of sms system service,but it does not check the permissions of the caller,resulting in permission leaks。Third-party apps can use this service to arbitrarily modify and set system properties。Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-207479207

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39658?

CVE-2021-39658 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 11, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2021-39658?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-39658?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-39658?

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