CVE-2019-2035 : What You Need to Know

Android operating system vulnerability with potential local privilege escalation.

Understanding CVE-2019-2035

A vulnerability in the Android OS that could allow local privilege escalation without additional execution privileges.

What is CVE-2019-2035?

The vulnerability lies in the "rw_i93_sm_update_ndef" function in the "rw_i93.cc" file of the Android OS.
An out-of-bound write may occur due to a lack of bounds checking.
Exploitation requires user interaction but can lead to local privilege escalation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2035

Allows attackers to potentially escalate privileges locally without needing additional execution privileges.
Specific to Android OS versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2035

A closer look at the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in "rw_i93_sm_update_ndef" function in the "rw_i93.cc" file.
Out-of-bound write due to missing bounds check.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Android
Versions: Android-7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires user interaction for exploitation.
Potential for local privilege escalation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-2035.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Android for the affected versions.
Be cautious while interacting with untrusted sources or apps.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the Android OS to the latest version.
Implement security best practices to prevent privilege escalation.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from Android.