CVE-2019-9240 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-9240, an Android NFC vulnerability allowing out-of-bounds reads, potentially disclosing local information. Find mitigation steps and update recommendations.
A potential issue has been identified in NFC on Android up to version 10, leading to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could disclose local information.
Understanding CVE-2019-9240
This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in Android's NFC component.
What is CVE-2019-9240?
- An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in NFC on Android up to version 10
- Could result in the disclosure of local information without additional execution privileges
- Requires user interaction for exploitation
The Impact of CVE-2019-9240
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to access local information on affected Android devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-9240
This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Missing bounds check in NFC leading to out-of-bounds read
- Potential disclosure of local information
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected product: Android
- Affected versions: Up to Android-10
Exploitation Mechanism
- User interaction is necessary for exploiting the vulnerability
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-9240.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Android devices to the latest version
- Be cautious of NFC interactions from unknown sources
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update Android devices and applications
- Implement security best practices for NFC usage
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by Android for NFC vulnerabilities