CVE-2019-2214 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In binder_transaction of binder.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-136210786References: Upstream kernel

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156185/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-11-01Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4226-1/Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156185/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-11-01Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4226-1/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-2214?

CVE-2019-2214 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In binder_transaction of binder.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges neede...

How severe is CVE-2019-2214?

CVE-2019-2214 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-2214?

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