SB2019090640 - Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android
Published: September 6, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019090640
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2178)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In rw_t4t_sm_read_ndef of rw_t4t in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the NFC service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.