CVE-2019-9316 Information disclosure in Android

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

A missing variable initialization in Android's libstagefright allows remote attackers to disclose information via user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-9316?

CVE-2019-9316 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 27 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In libstagefright, there is a missing variable initialization. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-112052432

Weakness: CWE-909

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9316?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9316?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9316 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-9316 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9316 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gcf6-wpv7-j445.

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