CVE-2019-9438 Information disclosure in Android

Low 3.3 Published Updated

A confused deputy flaw in the Android Package Manager allows local attackers to disclose installed package information for other users without privileges or interaction.

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-2019-9438?

CVE-2019-9438 is a low-severity 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 the Package Manager service, there is a possible information disclosure due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local disclosure of information about installed packages for other users with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-77821568

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9438?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9438?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9438 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-9438 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9438 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gppc-gcq3-8w5m.

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