Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2019-2203
In CryptoPlugin::decrypt of CryptoPlugin.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-137370777
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (7.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0
- N/a Android — versions Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-2203?
- CVE-2019-2203 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-2019-2203?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.