Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU35089

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2207

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

In nfa_hci_handle_admin_gate_rsp of nfa_hci_act.cc, there is a possible out of bound write due to missing bounds checks. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with system execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-124524315

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 8.0 - 10

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-11-01

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.