Use After Free in Android

CVE-2019-2000

In several functions of binder.c, there is possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-120025789.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.007 (48.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2000?
CVE-2019-2000 is a high-severity vulnerability in Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-02-28.
How severe is CVE-2019-2000?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-2000 known to be exploited?
15 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.