CVE-2019-1986 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In SkSwizzler::onSetSampleX of SkSwizzler.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in system_server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-117838472.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106842Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106842Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-1986?

CVE-2019-1986 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In SkSwizzler::onSetSampleX of SkSwizzler.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in system_server with no additio...

How severe is CVE-2019-1986?

CVE-2019-1986 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-1986?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.