SB20190927228 - Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Google, Google Android



SB20190927228 - Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Google, Google Android

Published: September 27, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB20190927228
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9378)

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

In the Activity Manager service, there is a possible permission bypass due to incorrect permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-124539196


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.