Insecure Default Configuration in NFC Modules on Android Devices
CVE-2019-2041

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Android

Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 April 2019

What is CVE-2019-2041?

A vulnerability exists in the configuration of NFC modules on specific Android devices, where an insecure default value may fail to adequately distinguish between individual devices. This could potentially allow local escalation of privileges without the need for additional execution rights. Exploitation of this vulnerability generally requires user interaction.

Affected Version(s)

Android Android-8.1 Android-9

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-04-01
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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