CVE-2019-1010221

Description

LineageOS 16.0 and earlier is affected by: Incorrect Access Control. The impact is: The property checked by `adb root` can also be set in a normal adb shell session. The component is: adb shell (patches to fix this are at https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_system_core/+/234800, https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_device_lineage_sepolicy/+/234799). The attack vector is: When adb is enabled, and an attacker has physical access, `adb shell setprop service.adb.root 1` allows restarting adb as root.

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: LineageOS LineageOS
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1010221?
CVE-2019-1010221 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-1010221?
To fix CVE-2019-1010221, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-1010221 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-1010221 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-1010221?
CVE-2019-1010221 affects LineageOS LineageOS.
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