Google Android up to 9.0 Settings UI access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android up to 9.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Settings UI. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-2131. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Settings UI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An application with overlay permission can display overlays on top of settings UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is 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-119115683.

The weakness was published 08/20/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-2131 since 12/10/2018. Attacking locally is a requirement. A authentication is required for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Similar entries are available at VDB-140406, VDB-140407, VDB-140408 and VDB-140409. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

12/10/2018 🔍
08/20/2019 +253 days 🔍
08/21/2019 +1 days 🔍
08/01/2020 +346 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-2131 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2131
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140415
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/21/2019 09:47
Updated: 08/01/2020 15:08
Changes: 08/21/2019 09:47 (58), 08/01/2020 15:08 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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