Google Android up to 9 libxaac uninitialized resource

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android up to 9. This affects an unknown function of the component libxaac. Executing a manipulation can lead to use of uninitialized resource. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-2172. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android up to 9 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component libxaac. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use of uninitialized resource vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1187. This entry has been deprecated because it was a duplicate of CWE-908. All content has been transferred to CWE-908. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

In libxaac there is a possible information disclosure due to uninitialized data. This could lead to information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-113035224

The weakness was published 08/20/2019 as Android 10 Security Release Notes as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-2172 since 12/10/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 10 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-142416, VDB-142417, VDB-142418 and VDB-142419. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Type

• Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

• Google

Name

• Android

Version

• 1.0
• 1.1
• 1.5
• 1.6
• 2.0
• 2.0.1
• 2.1
• 2.2
• 2.2.1
• 2.2.2
• 2.2.3
• 2.3
• 2.3.1
• 2.3.2
• 2.3.3
• 2.3.4
• 2.3.5
• 2.3.6
• 2.3.7
• 3.0
• 3.1
• 3.2
• 3.2.1
• 3.2.2
• 3.2.3
• 3.2.4
• 3.2.5
• 3.2.6
• 4.0
• 4.0.1
• 4.0.2
• 4.0.3
• 4.0.4
• 4.1
• 4.1.1
• 4.1.2
• 4.2
• 4.2.1
• 4.2.2
• 4.3
• 4.3.1
• 4.4
• 4.4.1
• 4.4.2
• 4.4.3
• 4.4.4
• 5.0
• 5.0.1
• 5.0.2
• 5.1
• 5.1.1
• 6.0
• 6.0.1
• 7.0
• 7.1
• 7.1.1
• 7.1.2
• 8.0
• 8.1
• 9.0

License

• free

Website

• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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