Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Google Android - CVE-2019-20773
Published: April 17, 2020 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU34449
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2019-20773
CWE-ID: CWE-74
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0 software. Unprivileged applications can execute shell commands via the connectivity service. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-190008 (August 2019).
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.