Vulnerability in Sony Keyaki_kddi Android Devices due to App Installation Flaw
CVE-2019-15416

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Sony

Status
Xperia Xzs Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-15416?

The vulnerability in Sony's Keyaki_kddi Android device arises from a flaw in a pre-installed app (com.kddi.android.packageinstaller). This flaw allows other pre-installed apps on the device to exploit accessible app components, facilitating unauthorized app installations. Any pre-installed app capable of obtaining the necessary signature or system permissions can access these features, thus posing a significant security risk by enabling apps to execute actions they shouldn't be allowed to.

References

https://www.kryptowire.com/android-firmware-2019/
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2019-15416 : Vulnerability in Sony Keyaki_kddi Android Devices due to App Installation Flaw