Google Android up to 9.0 Permission HidProfile.java isPreferred permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 7.1.1/7.1.2/8.0/8.1/9.0. This impacts the function isPreferred of the file HidProfile.java of the component Permission. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-2177. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 7.1.1/7.1.2/8.0/8.1/9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function isPreferred of the file HidProfile.java of the component Permission. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In isPreferred of HidProfile.java in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible device type confusion due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The weakness was published 09/05/2019. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-2177 since 12/10/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/13/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1222 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Similar entries are available at VDB-141319, VDB-141318, VDB-141317 and VDB-141316. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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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-2019-2177 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2177
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141315
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/06/2019 13:21
Updated: 12/13/2023 11:48
Changes: 09/06/2019 13:21 (40), 08/13/2020 11:22 (18), 12/13/2023 11:48 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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