Vulnerability identifier: #VU35801

Vulnerability 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-2019-2024

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

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

In em28xx_unregister_dvb of em28xx-dvb.c, there is a possible use after free issue. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-111761954References: Upstream kernel

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android:

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External links
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-03-01
http://usn.ubuntu.com/4094-1/
http://usn.ubuntu.com/4118-1/

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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.