Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Google Android - CVE-2019-9272

 

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Google Android - CVE-2019-9272

Published: September 27, 2019 / Updated: August 8, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU35316
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9272
CWE-ID: CWE-732
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 gain access to sensitive information.

In WiFi, there is a possible leak of WiFi state due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to a local information disclosure which could be used to determine device location with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-11596047


How to mitigate CVE-2019-9272

Install update from vendor's website.

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