Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2019-5699
NVIDIA Shield TV Experience prior to v8.0.1, NVIDIA Tegra bootloader contains a vulnerability where the software performs an incorrect bounds check, which may lead to buffer overflow resulting in escalation of privileges and code execution. escalation of privileges, and information disclosure, code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.005 (39.0th 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 9.0
- Nvidia Shield_experience
- N/a Nvidia Shield Tv — versions SHIELD Experience prior to v8.0.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@nvidia.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- psirt@nvidia.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5699?
- CVE-2019-5699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-10-09.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5699?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-5699 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.