Local File Access Vulnerability in BlueStacks on Windows and macOS
CVE-2019-14220

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Bluestacks

Status
Bluestacks
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 September 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-14220?

A security vulnerability in BlueStacks allows a malicious application to leverage a method that runs with system administration privileges to read arbitrary files from the system. This flaw exists in BlueStacks versions 4.110 and below for macOS and 4.120 and below for Windows. When exploited, unauthorized apps can access sensitive system files that would typically be restricted, potentially compromising user data and system integrity.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

cve-2019-14220
Created by seqred-s-a

References

https://support.bluestacks.com/hc/en-us/articles/36002146...
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https://support.bluestacks.com/hc/en-us/articles/36003348...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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