Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2019-2216

 

Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2019-2216

Published: March 15, 2020 / Updated: August 8, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU34745
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2216
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android

Detailed vulnerability description

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

In overlay notifications, there is a possible hidden notification due to improper input validation. This could lead to a local escalation of privilege because the user is not notified of an overlaying app, with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: Android Versions: Android-10 Android ID: A-38390530


How to mitigate CVE-2019-2216

Install update from vendor's website.

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