What is CVE-2019-2174?

CVE-2019-2174 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-09-05.

How severe is CVE-2019-2174?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Use After Free in Google Android

CVE-2019-2174

In SensorManager::assertStateLocked of SensorManager.cpp in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9, there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.001 (3.7th 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)

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2174?: CVE-2019-2174 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-09-05.
How severe is CVE-2019-2174?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.