CVE-2019-9295 Missing authorization in Android
A missing permission check in Android's tag application allows local attackers to bypass user interaction requirements and escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-9295?
CVE-2019-9295 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 27 Sep 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In com.android.apps.tag, there is a possible bypass of user interaction requirements due to a missing permission check. This could lead to a to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-36885811
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9295?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9295?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9295 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2019-9295 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9295 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jr4m-g79x-vhp8.