CVE-2019-9444 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Vulnerability Description

In the Android kernel in sync debug fs driver there is a kernel pointer leak due to the usage of printf with %p. This could lead to local information disclosure with system execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2019-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2019-09-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-9444?

CVE-2019-9444 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). In the Android kernel in sync debug fs driver there is a kernel pointer leak due to the usage of printf with %p. This could lead to local information disclosure with system execution privileges needed...

How severe is CVE-2019-9444?

CVE-2019-9444 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-9444?

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