SB2019090717 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android
Published: September 7, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019090717
CSH 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 vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9442)
CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.
In the Android kernel in the mnh driver there is possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System privileges required. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.