SB2019120717 - Input validation error in Google, Google Android



SB2019120717 - Input validation error in Google, Google Android

Published: December 7, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2019120717
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2232)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

In handleRun of TextLine.java, there is a possible application crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service when processing Unicode with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-140632678


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.