Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Google, Google Android

1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component

EUVDB-ID: #VU34449

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-20773

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0 software. Unprivileged applications can execute shell commands via the connectivity service. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-190008 (August 2019).

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 7.0 - 9.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://lgsecurity.lge.com/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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