CVE-2019-15368: Medium severity coolpad mega 5 vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2019
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Updated

The Coolpad 1851 Android device with a build fingerprint of Coolpad/android/android:8.1.0/O11019/1534834761:userdebug/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.mediatek.wfo.impl app (versionCode=27, versionName=8.1.0) that allows any app co-located on the device to modify a system property through an exported interface without proper authorization.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Coolpad Mega 5 Firmware
Coolpad Mega 5

Event History

Nov 14, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15368?

CVE-2019-15368 has a high severity due to the potential for any app on the device to modify the pre-installed app.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-15368?

To fix CVE-2019-15368, users should update their device firmware to a version that patches the vulnerability.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-15368?

CVE-2019-15368 affects the Coolpad Mega 5 and its associated firmware with the pre-installed vulnerable app.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-15368?

CVE-2019-15368 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows apps to gain unauthorized access to modify system files.

5

Can CVE-2019-15368 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-15368 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the affected Coolpad device.

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