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

1) Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere

EUVDB-ID: #VU35466

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-2019-9440

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 AOSP Email, there is a possible information disclosure due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local disclosure of the Email app's protected files with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-37637796

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.