#VU35573 Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2019-2175

Vulnerability identifier: #VU35573

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2175

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

In checkAccess of SliceManagerService.java in Android 9, there is a possible permissions check bypass due to incorrect order of arguments. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 9.0

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External links
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-09-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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