SB2019112001 - Incorrect permissions in Google Camera

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SB2019112001 - Incorrect permissions in Google Camera

Published: November 20, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019112001
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2234)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a malicious application on the phone to gain access to sensitive data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure implementation of permissions in Google Camera app. A malicious application that was installed on a phone and was granted SD card permissions can gain full access to the Google Camera application and use it to communicate via network and takeover the phone.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References