Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Android via libmpeg2 Library
CVE-2019-2028

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Android
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 April 2019

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the libmpeg2 library within various Android versions, due to the improper handling of NEON registers in specially crafted functions. This issue may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, assuming user interaction occurs. Affected versions include Android-7.0 through Android-9. Users are advised to ensure their devices are updated to mitigate any potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Android Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-04-01
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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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