SB2019050813 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android



SB2019050813 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android

Published: May 8, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2019050813
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2050)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: 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


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

In tearDownClientInterface of WificondControl.java, there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. 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-121327323


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.