CVE-2019-9390 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-9390, a vulnerability in Android-10's Bluetooth that could lead to a remote denial of service attack. Find out how to mitigate this issue and protect your device.
Android-10 Bluetooth Out of Bounds Read Vulnerability
Understanding CVE-2019-9390
A missing bounds check in Bluetooth on Android-10 may lead to a remote denial of service vulnerability.
What is CVE-2019-9390?
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Android-10's Bluetooth implementation that could allow for an out of bounds read, potentially resulting in a remote denial of service attack without requiring user interaction.
The Impact of CVE-2019-9390
The vulnerability could be exploited remotely to cause a denial of service, impacting the availability of the affected Android-10 devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-9390
Vulnerability Description
- Missing bounds check in Bluetooth on Android-10
- Out of bounds read vulnerability
- Exploitation may lead to remote denial of service
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected product: Android
- Affected version: Android-10
Exploitation Mechanism
- No user interaction required
- Potential for remote denial of service
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches from the vendor
- Disable Bluetooth if not needed
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update device software
- Monitor vendor security bulletins
Patching and Updates
- Refer to the Android security bulletin for patch information