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CVE-2019-2089

7.8 · HIGH

In app uninstallation, there is a possible set of permissions that may not be removed from a shared app ID.

Published Mar 15, 2020CWE-732EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2019-2089 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In app uninstallation, there is a possible set of permissions that may not be removed from a shared app ID. This could lead to a local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-10 Android ID: A-116608833

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2089?

CVE-2019-2089 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-2089?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-2089?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-2089?

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