CVE-2019-9464

Name: CVE-2019-9464
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-06T23:15:13.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9464 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In various functions of RecentLocationApps.java, DevicePolicyManagerService.java, and RecognitionService.java, there is an incorrect warning indicating an app accessed the user's location. This could dissolve the trust in the platform's permission system, with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In various functions of RecentLocationApps.java, DevicePolicyManagerService.java, and RecognitionService.java, there is an incorrect warning indicating an app accessed the user's location. This could dissolve the trust in the platform's permission system, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-141028068

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9464?

How severe is CVE-2019-9464?

CVE-2019-9464 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9464?

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Source: NVD / NIST