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symantecSymantec Security ResponseSMNTC-110334
HistoryOct 02, 2019 - 12:00 a.m.

Google Android Binder CVE-2019-2215 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

2019-10-0200:00:00
Symantec Security Response
www.symantec.com
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Description

Google Android is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. Local attackers can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges.

Technologies Affected

  • Google Android 10.0
  • Google Android 9.0
  • Google Pixel 2

Recommendations

Permit local access for trusted individuals only. Where possible, use restricted environments and restricted shells.
Given the nature of this issue, allow only trusted and accountable users to have local, interactive access to vulnerable devices.

Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].