Google Android up to 9.0 SensorManager.cpp assertStateLocked use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Android 7.1.1/7.1.2/8.0/8.1/9.0. The affected element is the function SensorManager::assertStateLocked of the file SensorManager.cpp. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-2174. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android 7.1.1/7.1.2/8.0/8.1/9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is the function SensorManager::assertStateLocked of the file SensorManager.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In SensorManager::assertStateLocked of SensorManager.cpp in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9, there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The weakness was disclosed 09/05/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-2174 since 12/10/2018. The attack needs to be approached locally. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/13/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The entries VDB-141316, VDB-141315, VDB-141314 and VDB-141313 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

12/10/2018 🔍
09/05/2019 +269 days 🔍
09/06/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/13/2023 +1559 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-2174 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2174
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141312
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/06/2019 13:20
Updated: 12/13/2023 11:24
Changes: 09/06/2019 13:20 (39), 08/13/2020 11:02 (18), 12/13/2023 11:24 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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