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

Published · last modified .

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.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.001 (2.7th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 3rd percentile — 2.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2019-2174: held from 0.001 to 0.001.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: 0.000

Affected products

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

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

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.