CVE-2019-2051: Input Validation

Published May 6, 2019
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Updated

In heap of spaces.h, there is a possible out of bounds read due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote information disclosure when processing a proxy auto config file with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android ID: A-117555811

Affected Software

7 affected components
Google Android=7.0
Google Android=7.1.1
Google Android=7.1.2
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Google Android

Event History

May 6, 2019
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 8, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which Android releases are identified as affected?

The affected releases listed are Android 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.

2

What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs to cause the device to process a proxy auto-configuration (PAC) file containing invalid input. The issue is remotely exploitable, requires no privileges, and does not require user interaction.

3

What is the expected impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can disclose information remotely through an out-of-bounds read in spaces.h. The provided CVSS vector indicates high confidentiality impact, with no integrity or availability impact.

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