CVE-2021-0979

In isRequestPinItemSupported of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible cross-user leak of packages in which the default launcher supports requests to create pinned shortcuts due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-191772737

• CWE-276

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Published

Dec 15, 2021

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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