What is CVE-2019-2231?

CVE-2019-2231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2019-12-06.

How severe is CVE-2019-2231?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2019-2231

In Blob::Blob of blob.cpp, there is a possible unencrypted master key due to improper input validation. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-141955555

EPSS: 0.001 (0.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 9.0, 10.0
N/a Android — versions Android-9 Android-10

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-311 — Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2231?: CVE-2019-2231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2019-12-06.
How severe is CVE-2019-2231?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.