Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere in Google Android - CVE-2019-9440
Published: September 27, 2019 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU35466
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9440
CWE-ID: CWE-610
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android
Google Android
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.
In AOSP Email, there is a possible information disclosure due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local disclosure of the Email app's protected files with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-37637796
How to mitigate CVE-2019-9440
Install update from vendor's website.