CVE-2019-2018 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In resetPasswordInternal of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible bypass of password reset protection due to an unusual root cause. Remote user interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-110172241

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-03-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-2018?

CVE-2019-2018 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In resetPasswordInternal of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible bypass of password reset protection due to an unusual root cause. Remote user interaction is needed for exploitation.Pr...

How severe is CVE-2019-2018?

CVE-2019-2018 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-2018?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.