Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google, Google Android

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU36090

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1994

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

In refresh of DevelopmentTiles.java, there is the possibility of leaving development settings accessible due to an insecure default value. This could lead to unwanted access to development settings, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-117770924.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 8.0 - 9.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.