SB2019050807 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google, Google Android

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2043)

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

In SmsDefaultDialog.onStart of SmsDefaultDialog.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, granting privileges to a local app without the user's informed consent, with no additional privileges needed. User interaction is 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-120484087

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108240
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-05-01