CVE-2019-2022 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-2022 affecting Android versions 7.0 to 9. Understand the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps to secure your device.
A potential out-of-bound read vulnerability affecting multiple versions of the Android operating system.
Understanding CVE-2019-2022
What is CVE-2019-2022?
Potential out-of-bound read vulnerabilities have been identified in specific functions of the Android operating system, leading to the disclosure of local information.
The Impact of CVE-2019-2022
The lack of bounds check in the affected functions could result in the disclosure of local information without requiring additional execution privileges.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-2022
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability exists in the rw_t3t_act_handle_fmt_rsp and rw_t3t_act_handle_sro_rsp functions in the rw_t3t.cc file, potentially allowing for local information disclosure.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Android
- Versions: Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9
Exploitation Mechanism
- User interaction is required for exploitation
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor
- Monitor vendor's security bulletins for updates
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update the Android operating system
- Implement security best practices to protect against information disclosure
Patching and Updates
- Refer to the vendor's security bulletin for specific patching instructions