What is CVE-2019-2177?

CVE-2019-2177 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Permission Issues. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-09-05.

How severe is CVE-2019-2177?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2019-2177

In isPreferred of HidProfile.java in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible device type confusion due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User…

EPSS: 0.009 (54.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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)

CWE-275 — Permission Issues

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2177?: CVE-2019-2177 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Permission Issues. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-09-05.
How severe is CVE-2019-2177?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.