Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2019-2201
In generate_jsimd_ycc_rgb_convert_neon of jsimd_arm64_neon.S, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution in an unprivileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-120551338
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.025 (82.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0
- Canonical Ubuntu_linux — versions 16.04, 18.04, 19.04
- N/a Android — versions Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_FEDORA, vendor-advisory)
- security@android.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE)
- security@android.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE)
- security@android.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
- security@android.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- security@android.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-2201?
- CVE-2019-2201 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-11-13.
- How severe is CVE-2019-2201?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-2201 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.