Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k

CVE-2019-9438

3.3 · LOW

In the Package Manager service, there is a possible information disclosure due to a confused deputy.

Published Sep 27, 2019EPSS 0.14%

Overview

CVE-2019-9438 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 27, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Package Manager service, there is a possible information disclosure due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local disclosure of information about installed packages for other users with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-77821568

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-2019-9438?

CVE-2019-9438 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 27, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2019-9438?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-9438?

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-2019-9438?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2019-9438 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related LOW CVEs from 2019

View all