SB2019090722 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android
Published: September 7, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019090722
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9447)
The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.
In the Android kernel in the FingerTipS touchscreen driver there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to a local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.