CVE-2019-2028 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In numerous hand-crafted functions in libmpeg2, NEON registers are not preserved. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-120644655.

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	7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-2028?

CVE-2019-2028 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In numerous hand-crafted functions in libmpeg2, NEON registers are not preserved. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed fo...

How severe is CVE-2019-2028?

CVE-2019-2028 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-2019-2028?

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