SB2019090709 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android
Published: September 7, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019090709
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9273)
The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.
In the Android kernel in the synaptics_dsx_htc touchscreen driver there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.