What is CVE-2019-2225?

CVE-2019-2225 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-12-06.

How severe is CVE-2019-2225?

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

Is CVE-2019-2225 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Privilege escalation in Google Android

CVE-2019-2225

When pairing with a Bluetooth device, it may be possible to pair a malicious device without any confirmation from the user, and that device may be able to interact with the phone. This could lead to remote 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-110433804

Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation

EPSS: 0.004 (32.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/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)

CWE-269 — Improper Privilege Management

Public proof-of-concept exploits

wrlu/Vulnerabilities

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2225?: CVE-2019-2225 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-12-06.
How severe is CVE-2019-2225?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-2225 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.