CVE-2019-9369 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-9369, a vulnerability in Android's Bluetooth implementation allowing information disclosure without user interaction. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this issue.
Android Bluetooth vulnerability leading to information disclosure.
Understanding CVE-2019-9369
A vulnerability in Android's Bluetooth implementation that could expose local information without user interaction.
What is CVE-2019-9369?
An uninitialized variable in Bluetooth on Android up to version 10 can lead to the disclosure of local information without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.
The Impact of CVE-2019-9369
- Allows disclosure of local information
- No need for user interaction
- Affects Android up to version 10
Technical Details of CVE-2019-9369
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from the use of an uninitialized variable in the Bluetooth implementation on Android devices.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Android
- Versions affected: Up to Android-10
- Identifiable through Android ID A-79995407
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited to disclose local information without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Android promptly
- Disable Bluetooth when not in use
Long-Term Security Practices
- Keep Android devices updated with the latest security patches
- Regularly monitor security bulletins from Android
Patching and Updates
Ensure that Android devices are updated to the latest version containing the security patch for CVE-2019-9369.