Information disclosure in Google Android - CVE-2019-2124
Published: September 6, 2019 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU35571
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-2019-2124
CWE-ID: CWE-200
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 ComposeActivityEmailExternal of ComposeActivityEmailExternal.java in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible way to silently attach files to an email due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure.
How to mitigate CVE-2019-2124
Install update from vendor's website.