Input validation error in Google, Google Android

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU34457

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-20784

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to manipulate data.

An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, and 8.1 (MTK chipsets) software. Interaction of GPS with 911 emergency calls is mishandled. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-180012 (January 2019).

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 7.0 - 8.1

CPE2.3

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

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.