CVE-2019-15743

Description

The Sony Xperia Touch Android device with a build fingerprint of Sony/blanc_windy/blanc_windy:7.0/LOIRE-SMART-BLANC-1.0.0-170530-0834/1:user/dev-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.sonymobile.android.maintenancetool.testmic app (versionCode=24, versionName=7.0) that allows unauthorized microphone audio recording via a confused deputy attack. This capability can be accessed by any app co-located on the device. This app allows a third-party app to use its open interface to record audio to external storage.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory kryptowire.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.kryptowire.com/android-firmware-2019/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15743?
CVE-2019-15743 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-15743?
To fix CVE-2019-15743, 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-2019-15743 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-15743 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.
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