#VU35562 Race condition in Google Android - CVE-2019-9458

Vulnerability identifier: #VU35562

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9458

CWE-ID: CWE-362

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In the Android kernel in the video driver there is a use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: All versions

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External links
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00035.html
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2019-09-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.