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CVE-2019-2218 (GCVE-0-2019-2218)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2019-12-06 22:40 – Updated: 2024-08-04 18:42
VLAI
Summary
In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible improper permission grant due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by installing malicious packages with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, and Android-10 Android ID: A-141169173
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Elevation of privilege
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a Android Affected: Android-8.0
Affected: Android-8.1
Affected: Android-9
Affected: Android-10
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