What is CVE-2019-2041?

CVE-2019-2041 is a high-severity vulnerability in Android, classified under Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2019-04-19.

How severe is CVE-2019-2041?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

RCE in Android

CVE-2019-2041

In the configuration of NFC modules on certain devices, there is a possible failure to distinguish individual devices due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-122034690.

EPSS: 0.002 (8.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Android — versions Android-8.1 Android-9
Google Android — versions 8.1, 9.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

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

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2041?: CVE-2019-2041 is a high-severity vulnerability in Android, classified under Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2019-04-19.
How severe is CVE-2019-2041?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.