UBUNTU-CVE-2019-12818

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.20.15. The nfcllcpbuildtlv function in net/nfc/llcpcommands.c may return NULL. If the caller does not check for this, it will trigger a NULL pointer dereference. This will cause denial of service. This affects nfcllcpbuildgb in net/nfc/llcpcore...

CVE-2019-2099

In nfarwstorendefrxbuf of nfarwact.cc, there is a possible out-of-bound write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0...

News Wrap: Infosecurity Europe Highlights and BlueKeep Anxiety

This week, the focus was on Infosecurity Europe, which took place in London and showcased a myriad of sessions, threat research and trends in the cybersecurity space. During the Threatpost news wrap for the week ended June 7, the team breaks down the top news from the show, as well as other...

Tap 'n Ghost Attack Creatively Targets Android Devices

Researchers have created a novel proof-of-concept PoC attack named Tap ‘n Ghost, which targets Near Field Communication NFC-enabled Android smartphones. This allows an attacker to take control of a target phone simply by tricking the victim into placing their handset on a specially crafted surfac...

CVE-2019-2041

In the configuration of NFC modules on certain devices, there is a possible failure to distinguish individual devices due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation...

CVE-2019-2041

In the configuration of NFC modules on certain devices, there is a possible failure to distinguish individual devices due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation...

CVE-2019-2034

In rwi93smreadndef of rwi93.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the NFC process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions:...

Design/Logic Flaw

In the configuration of NFC modules on certain devices, there is a possible failure to distinguish individual devices due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation...

Integer overflow

In rwi93smreadndef of rwi93.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the NFC process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions:...

CVE-2019-2041

The CVE-2019-2041 issue concerns the NFC module configuration in Android devices, where an insecure default value can cause a failure to distinguish between devices. This enables local elevation of privilege with no extra execution privileges, with user interaction required for exploitation. Affe...

CVE-2019-2041

In the configuration of NFC modules on certain devices, there is a possible failure to distinguish individual devices due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation...

CVE-2019-2034

In rwi93smreadndef of rwi93.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the NFC process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions:...

CVE-2019-2034

CVE-2019-2034 : In rw_i93_sm_read_ndef of rw_i93.cc, an integer overflow can trigger an out‑of‑bounds write, enabling local elevation of privilege in the NFC process. Affected Android versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9. Exploitation requires user interaction. Documents indicate a local code...

Security update for the Linux Kernel (important)

openSUSE Security Update: Security update for the Linux Kernel Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2019:0274-1 Rating: important References: 1012382 1020413 1031492 1042286 1050549 1078355 1086095 1086652 1099810 1103097 1105428 1106061 1106929 1116345 1117108 1117645 1117744 1120017 1120758 1120902...

New Breed of Fuel Pump Skimmer? Not Really

Fraud investigators say they've uncovered a sophisticated new breed of credit card skimmers being installed at gas pumps that is capable of relaying stolen card data via mobile text message. KrebsOnSecurity has since learned those claims simply don't hold water. An earlier version of this story...

Part 1: Mobile Banking and Buying – The Good and the Bad

Banking and buying with your mobile device is powerful and convenient—and in some ways safer than using your bank card. You can check your balance, make secure payments, deposit checks, and transfer funds. You can even connect your debit or credit card to Apple or Google Pay or another payment...

CVE-2018-9584

CVE-2018-9584 affects Android 7.0–9 in the NFC subsystem. In nfc_ncif_set_config_status (nfc_ncif.cc), a missing bounds check enables an out-of-bounds write, leading to local elevation of privilege with no extra execution privileges and no user interaction required. The issue is addressed by Andr...

CVE-2018-9585

The CVE-2018-9585 issue affects Android 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9 in the NFC subsystem. Root cause: a missing bounds check in nfc_ncif_proc_get_routing within nfc_ncif.cc leads to an out-of-bounds write. Impact: local elevation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed;...

CVE-2018-9584

In nfcncifsetconfigstatus of nfcncif.cc in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. Use...

CVE-2018-9594

In llcplinkprocagfpdu of llcplink.cc in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local information disclosure over NFC with no additional execution privileges needed. Us...