CVE-2019-2193 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In WelcomeActivity.java and related files, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a partially provisioned Device Policy Client. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, leaving an Admin app installed with no indication to the user, with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-132261064

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-11-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-11-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-2193?

CVE-2019-2193 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In WelcomeActivity.java and related files, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a partially provisioned Device Policy Client. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, leaving an Admi...

How severe is CVE-2019-2193?

CVE-2019-2193 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-2193?

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