Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2019-9423
In opencv calls that use libpng, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges required. User interaction is not required for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-110986616
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.003 (21.6th 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-10
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security@android.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security@android.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security@android.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-9423?
- CVE-2019-9423 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-09-27.
- How severe is CVE-2019-9423?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-9423 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.