CVE-2019-1998 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In event_handler of keymaster_app.c, there is possible resource exhaustion due to a table being lost on reboot. This could lead to local denial of service that is not fixed by a factory reset, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-116055338.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	9.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-1998?

CVE-2019-1998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In event_handler of keymaster_app.c, there is possible resource exhaustion due to a table being lost on reboot. This could lead to local denial of service that is not fixed by a factory reset, with no...

How severe is CVE-2019-1998?

CVE-2019-1998 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-1998?

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