What is CVE-2019-2218?

CVE-2019-2218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-06.

How severe is CVE-2019-2218?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2019-2218

In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible improper permission grant due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by installing malicious packages with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, and Android-10 Android ID: A-141169173

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.002 (5.0th 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 10.0
N/a Android — versions Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-862 — Missing Authorization

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2218?: CVE-2019-2218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-06.
How severe is CVE-2019-2218?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.