Out of Bounds Write Vulnerability in Android System by Google
CVE-2019-1986

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Android

Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 February 2019

What is CVE-2019-1986?

A vulnerability exists in the Android system where an out of bounds write can occur in the SkSwizzler::onSetSampleX function of SkSwizzler.cpp. This issue arises from a lack of proper bounds checking, which may allow an attacker to escalate privileges in the system_server process without requiring additional execution rights. Exploitation of this vulnerability necessitates user interaction, making it a crucial concern for Android 9 users as it can have severe implications on device security.

Affected Version(s)

Android Android-9

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106842
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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