SB2019061942 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google, Google Android

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SB2019061942 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google, Google Android

Published: June 19, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2019061942
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 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1985)

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

In findAvailSpellCheckerLocked of TextServicesManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass the warning dialog when selecting an untrusted spell checker due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0Android ID: A-118694079


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References