CVE-2019-9459 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-9459, a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in Android-10 that enables remote privilege escalation without user interaction. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
Android-10 heap buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2019-9459) allows remote privilege escalation without user interaction.
Understanding CVE-2019-9459
What is CVE-2019-9459?
A heap buffer overflow in the libttspico module of Android-10 can lead to an out-of-bounds write, enabling remote privilege escalation without additional execution privileges.
The Impact of CVE-2019-9459
Exploiting this vulnerability could result in the remote escalation of privilege without requiring any additional execution privileges. No user interaction is necessary for the exploitation to occur.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-9459
Vulnerability Description
In libttspico, a heap buffer overflow can trigger a possible out-of-bounds write, potentially leading to remote privilege escalation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Android
- Versions: Android-10
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows attackers to perform a remote escalation of privilege without needing any additional execution privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
- Monitor vendor security bulletins for updates.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
- Implement network segmentation and access controls.
Patching and Updates
- Keep the Android operating system up to date with the latest security patches.