First published: Thu Nov 14 2019(Updated: )
The Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Android device with a build fingerprint of xiaomi/sakura_india/sakura_india:8.1.0/OPM1.171019.019/V9.6.4.0.ODMMIFD:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.huaqin.factory app (versionCode=1, versionName=QL1715_201805292006) that allows any app co-located on the device to programmatically disable and enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS without the corresponding access permission through an exported interface.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Mi Redmi 6a | ||
Mi Redmi 6 |
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The severity of CVE-2019-15340 is classified as moderate due to the risk posed by the pre-installed app.
To fix CVE-2019-15340, users should uninstall or disable the vulnerable pre-installed app on their Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro device.
CVE-2019-15340 specifically affects the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro running Android 8.1.0.
Yes, CVE-2019-15340 is related to the pre-installed app with the package name com.huaqin.factory.
The implications of CVE-2019-15340 for users include potential unauthorized access to sensitive data by malicious applications.