Buffer overflow in Google Android

CVE-2019-9278

In libexif, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in the media content provider with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-112537774

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.041 (89.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9278?
CVE-2019-9278 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-09-27.
How severe is CVE-2019-9278?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-9278 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.