Google Android 8.0/8.1/9.0 HidHostService.java okToConnect privileges management

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android 8.0/8.1/9.0. This vulnerability affects the function okToConnect of the file HidHostService.java. The manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2019-2036. The attack can be initiated remotely. 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 8.0/8.1/9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function okToConnect of the file HidHostService.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In okToConnect of HidHostService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an incorrect state check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-79703832

The weakness was released 11/13/2019. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-2036 since 12/10/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful 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 02/13/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-145515, VDB-145514, VDB-145513 and VDB-145512. 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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• 8.0
• 8.1
• 9.0

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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