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CVE-2019-9292: Android Activity Manager may reveal foreground app
CVE-2019-9292 · published 7 years ago
Summary
The Android Activity Manager component can unintentionally show which app is currently in the foreground. This information can be seen by anyone with local access to the device, without needing special permissions or user interaction. Updating the device to the latest security patches will close the gap.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| android |
10.0 cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
In the Activity Manager service, there is a possible information disclosure due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local disclosure of current foreground process with no additional execution ...
In the Activity Manager service, there is a possible information disclosure due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local disclosure of current foreground process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-115384617
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-10 Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Timeline
Published27 Sep 2019
Updated26 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-9292 · NVD
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