Integer overflow in Google, Google Android

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU36089

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1993

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In register_app of btif_hd.cc, there is a possible memory corruption due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-119819889.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 8.0 - 9.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01

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.