SB2019120705 - Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Google, Google Android
Published: December 7, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019120705
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 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2218)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible improper permission grant due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by installing malicious packages with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, and Android-10 Android ID: A-141169173
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.