CVE-2019-2013 : Security Advisory and Response

A potential vulnerability has been identified in the function rw_t3t_act_handle_sro_rsp in the file rw_t3t.cc, affecting multiple versions of the Android operating system.

Understanding CVE-2019-2013

This CVE involves an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Android versions 7.0 to 9, potentially leading to local privilege escalation without additional execution privileges.

What is CVE-2019-2013?

The vulnerability arises from a missing bounds check in the mentioned function, allowing an out-of-bound write that could be exploited for local privilege escalation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2013

The exploit could enable a local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges.
User interaction is necessary to exploit this vulnerability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2013

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in rw_t3t_act_handle_sro_rsp of rw_t3t.cc allows for an out-of-bound write due to the absence of a bounds check.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following Android versions are affected:

Android-7.0
Android-7.1.1
Android-7.1.2
Android-8.0
Android-8.1
Android-9

Exploitation Mechanism

The exploit requires user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2013 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Monitor official sources for updates and advisories.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and operating systems.
Implement least privilege access controls to limit potential damage.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from the official vendor sources.