Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google Android - CVE-2019-2041
Published: April 19, 2019 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU35999
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2041
CWE-ID: CWE-264
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 execute arbitrary code.
In the configuration of NFC modules on certain devices, there is a possible failure to distinguish individual devices due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-122034690.
How to mitigate CVE-2019-2041
Install update from vendor's website.