SB2019080641 - Improper access control in nVidia SHIELD TV
Published: August 6, 2019 Updated: August 7, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019080641
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5682)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the Games App where it improperly exports an Activity but does not properly restrict which applications can launch the Activity. A local authenticated attacker can gain unauthorized access to the application.
This vulnerability may lead to code execution or denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.