CVE-2021-1037

Name: CVE-2021-1037
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-14T20:15:09.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-1037 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The broadcast that DevicePickerFragment sends when a new device is paired doesn't have any permission checks, so any app can register to listen for it. This lets apps keep track of what devices are paired without requesting BLUETOOTH permissions.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-162951906. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The broadcast that DevicePickerFragment sends when a new device is paired doesn't have any permission checks, so any app can register to listen for it. This lets apps keep track of what devices are paired without requesting BLUETOOTH permissions.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-162951906

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/aaos/2022-01-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/aaos/2022-01-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1037?

How severe is CVE-2021-1037?

CVE-2021-1037 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1037?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST