Buffer overflow in Android
CVE-2019-1988
In sample6 of SkSwizzler.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution in system_server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-118372692.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.019 (77.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Android — versions Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9
- Google Android — versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-1988?
- CVE-2019-1988 is a high-severity vulnerability in Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-02-28.
- How severe is CVE-2019-1988?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-1988 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.