What is CVE-2019-2008?

CVE-2019-2008 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization (Race Condition). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2019-06-19.

How severe is CVE-2019-2008?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Is CVE-2019-2008 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Buffer overflow in Google Android

CVE-2019-2008

In createEffect of AudioFlinger.cpp, there is a possible memory corruption due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-122309228

Vulnerability class: Race Condition

EPSS: 0.006 (44.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0
N/a Android — versions Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

ExpLangcn/FuYao-Go

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2008?: CVE-2019-2008 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization (Race Condition). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2019-06-19.
How severe is CVE-2019-2008?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-2008 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.