Buffer overflow in Android
CVE-2019-1987
In onSetSampleX of SkSwizzler.cpp, 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: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-118143775.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.012 (66.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Android — versions Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9
- Google Android — versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-1987?
- CVE-2019-1987 is a high-severity vulnerability in Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-02-28.
- How severe is CVE-2019-1987?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-1987 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.