Double Free in Google Android

CVE-2019-2115

In GateKeeper::MintAuthToken of gatekeeper.cpp in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is possible memory corruption due to a double free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability class: Double Free

EPSS: 0.003 (18.9th 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

  • Google Android — versions 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0
  • N/a Android — versions Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2115?
CVE-2019-2115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Double Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-09-05.
How severe is CVE-2019-2115?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-2115 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.