CVE-2019-15405 : What You Need to Know

The Asus ASUS_X00K_1 Android device is vulnerable to a security issue that allows pre-installed apps to execute commands through a specific accessible app component.

Understanding CVE-2019-15405

This CVE entry highlights a vulnerability in the Asus ASUS_X00K_1 Android device that enables unauthorized command execution by pre-installed apps.

What is CVE-2019-15405?

The Asus ASUS_X00K_1 Android device contains a pre-installed application that allows other pre-installed apps to execute commands through an accessible app component, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

The Impact of CVE-2019-15405

This vulnerability could be exploited by malicious apps to perform unauthorized actions on the device, compromising user data and system integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-15405

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The Asus ASUS_X00K_1 Android device includes a pre-installed app that grants other pre-installed apps the ability to execute commands through an accessible app component, posing a security risk.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerable app, com.asus.loguploaderproxy, allows unauthorized command execution by pre-installed apps with specific permissions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against and addressing the CVE-2019-15405 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Regularly monitor app permissions and revoke unnecessary ones.
Update the device's firmware to the latest version.
Avoid installing apps from untrusted sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement app whitelisting to control app installations.
Educate users on safe app usage practices.

Patching and Updates

Check for security updates from Asus and apply them promptly to mitigate the vulnerability.