SB2019082050 - Race condition in Google, Google Android



SB2019082050 - Race condition in Google, Google Android

Published: August 20, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2019082050
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) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2121)

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

In ActivityManagerService.attachApplication of ActivityManagerService, there is a possible race condition. 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-9. Android ID: A-131105245.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.