CVE-2019-2159 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In libxaac there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-112707186

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/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	10.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-10Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-10Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-2159?

CVE-2019-2159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In libxaac there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed fo...

How severe is CVE-2019-2159?

CVE-2019-2159 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-2019-2159?

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