Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2019-2231

 

Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2019-2231

Published: December 7, 2019 / Updated: August 8, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU34998
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2231
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 privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

In Blob::Blob of blob.cpp, there is a possible unencrypted master key due to improper input validation. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-141955555


How to mitigate CVE-2019-2231

Install update from vendor's website.

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