What is CVE-2019-2036?

CVE-2019-2036 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2019-11-13.

How severe is CVE-2019-2036?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2019-2036

In okToConnect of HidHostService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an incorrect state check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-79703832

EPSS: 0.020 (79.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/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 Android-10

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2036?: CVE-2019-2036 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2019-11-13.
How severe is CVE-2019-2036?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.