Google Android 10 PermissionManagerService.java updatePermissions default permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 10. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function updatePermissions of the file PermissionManagerService.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to default permission. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2019-2200. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 10 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function updatePermissions of the file PermissionManagerService.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a default permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-276. During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In updatePermissions of PermissionManagerService.java, it may be possible for a malicious app to obtain a custom permission from another app due to a permission bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-67319274

The weakness was disclosed 02/13/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-2200 since 12/10/2018. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/14/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1222 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Class: Default permission
CWE: CWE-276 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Timelineinfo

12/10/2018 🔍
02/13/2020 +430 days 🔍
02/14/2020 +1 days 🔍
05/10/2025 +1912 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-2200 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2200
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150142
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2020 09:17
Updated: 05/10/2025 04:25
Changes: 02/14/2020 09:17 (39), 02/14/2020 09:22 (18), 03/31/2024 09:43 (18), 05/10/2025 04:25 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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