CVE-2019-2199: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2019
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Updated

In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-138650665

Affected Software

2 affected components
Google Android=10.0
Google Android

Event History

Nov 4, 2019
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:32 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

Exploitation requires local access and high privileges on the affected Android device. No user interaction is required.

2

What level of access could successful exploitation provide?

A successful exploit could bypass permissions and escalate privileges to System execution privileges. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability effects.

3

Which Android versions are identified as affected?

The provided data identifies Android 10 as affected.

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