Input validation error in Google, Google Android

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU36321

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9548

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

In multiple functions of ContentProvider.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing URI validation. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-112555574.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 7.0 - 9.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106067
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.