Incorrect default permissions in Google, Google Android



Published: 2020-04-08 | Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-21061
CWE-ID CWE-276
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU34489

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-21061

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.1) and O(8.x) software. A fake charger can execute critical functions in the locked state. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6341 (August 2018).

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 7.1 - 8.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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