HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-15473
MEDIUM

CVE-2019-15473

CWE-610Published: November 14, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Android device with a build fingerprint of xiaomi/jasmine/jasmine_sprout:9/PKQ1.180904.001/V10.0.2.0.PDIMIFJ:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.qualcomm.qti.callenhancement app (versionCode=28, versionName=9) 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 telephone calls to external storage.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-15473 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

mi2 product(s)
a2 lite firmwarea2 lite
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-15473
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-610
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 14, 2019

Related CVEs (CWE-610)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2019-15473 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.