CVE-2019-9472 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In DCRYPTO_equals of compare.c, there is a possible timing attack due to improperly used crypto. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-130237611

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-203

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2019-12-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2019-12-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-9472?

CVE-2019-9472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In DCRYPTO_equals of compare.c, there is a possible timing attack due to improperly used crypto. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User in...

How severe is CVE-2019-9472?

CVE-2019-9472 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-9472?

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