Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Android NFC Process
CVE-2019-2034

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Android
Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 April 2019

Summary

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the Android NFC process due to an integer overflow in the rw_i93_sm_read_ndef function of rw_i93.cc. This issue can potentially allow for local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges. Exploitation of this vulnerability necessitates user interaction, posing a risk if a user is manipulated into interacting with a crafted NFC tag or message. It's crucial for users on affected Android versions to remain vigilant and apply security updates.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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