Buffer overflow in Google Android

CVE-2019-2181

In binder_transaction of binder.c in the Android kernel, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.004 (33.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2181?
CVE-2019-2181 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-09-05.
How severe is CVE-2019-2181?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-2181 known to be exploited?
16 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.