SB2019090715 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google, Google Android



SB2019090715 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google, Google Android

Published: September 7, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2019090715
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-2019-9436)

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

In the Android kernel in the bootloader there is a possible secure boot bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.