What is CVE-2019-1994?

CVE-2019-1994 is a high-severity vulnerability in Android, classified under Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-02-28.

How severe is CVE-2019-1994?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

RCE in Android

CVE-2019-1994

In refresh of DevelopmentTiles.java, there is the possibility of leaving development settings accessible due to an insecure default value. This could lead to unwanted access to development settings, 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-117770924.

EPSS: 0.010 (59.5th 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)

CWE-1188 — Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1994?: CVE-2019-1994 is a high-severity vulnerability in Android, classified under Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-02-28.
How severe is CVE-2019-1994?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.