Google Android Qualcomm memory corruption

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A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Google Android. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Qualcomm Component. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-2295. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

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A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version is unknown). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the component Qualcomm Component. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was released 10/07/2019 as Android Security Bulletin - October 2019 as confirmed bulletin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-2295. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/09/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

These vulnerabilities affect Qualcomm closed-source components and are described in further detail in the appropriate Qualcomm security bulletin or security alert. The severity assessment of these issues is provided directly by Qualcomm.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-143412, VDB-143413, VDB-143414 and VDB-143416. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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