Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere in Google, Google Android



Published: 2019-09-27 | Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-9438
CWE-ID CWE-610
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere

EUVDB-ID: #VU35465

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9438

CWE-ID: CWE-610 - Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

In the Package Manager service, there is a possible information disclosure due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local disclosure of information about installed packages for other users with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-77821568

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10

External links

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-10


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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