Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Android OS by Google
CVE-2019-2031

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Android
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 April 2019

Summary

The vulnerability is located in the rw_t3t_act_handle_check_ndef_rsp function within rw_t3t.cc, where a missing bounds check results in a potential out-of-bounds write. This flaw can be exploited to escalate privileges locally without requiring any additional execution privileges. Critically, the exploitation does not involve user interaction, making it a pressing concern for devices running the affected Android versions.

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:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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