CVE-2019-9440 Information disclosure in Android
A confused deputy flaw in the Android Email app allows local attackers to disclose protected files with user 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-2019-9440?
CVE-2019-9440 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 AOSP Email, there is a possible information disclosure due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local disclosure of the Email app's protected files with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-37637796
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9440?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9440?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9440 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-9440 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9440 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-284r-hjcq-566x.