#VU35747 Information disclosure in Google Android - CVE-2019-2117

Vulnerability identifier: #VU35747

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [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-2019-2117

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 gain access to sensitive information.

In checkQueryPermission of TelephonyProvider.java, there is a possible disclosure of secure data due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure about carrier systems with no additional execution privileges needed. 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-9. Android ID: A-124107808.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 7.0 - 7.1.2, 8.0 - 8.1, 9.0

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External links
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-07-01

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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.