CVE-2019-2114
In the default privileges of NFC, there is a possible local bypass of user interaction requirements on package installation due to a default permission.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.23%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In the default privileges of NFC, there is a possible local bypass of user interaction requirements on package installation due to a default permission. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by installing an application with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-123700348
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 0.23% probability · 14th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-276
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-10-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2019/10/24/nfc-beaming-bypasses-security-controls-in-android-cve-2019-2114/
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-10-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2019/10/24/nfc-beaming-bypasses-security-controls-in-android-cve-2019-2114/
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.