Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google Android - CVE-2019-2091

 

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google Android - CVE-2019-2091

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


Vulnerability identifier: #VU35835
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2091
CWE-ID: CWE-264
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 execute arbitrary code.

In GetPermittedAccessibilityServicesForUser of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, with no additional permissions required. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1. Android ID: A-128599660.


How to mitigate CVE-2019-2091

Install update from vendor's website.

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