Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Google Android - CVE-2019-9280

 

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Google Android - CVE-2019-9280

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


Vulnerability identifier: #VU35319
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9280
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 manipulate data.

In keyguard, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper permission checks. This could lead to a local bypass of the keyguard under limited circumstances, with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-119322269


How to mitigate CVE-2019-9280

Install update from vendor's website.

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