CVE-2019-2027 Memory corruption in Android

High 8.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in the Android audio library allows remote code execution via user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-2027?

CVE-2019-2027 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 19 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In floor0_inverse1 of floor0.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-119120561.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-2027?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2027?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-2027 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-2027 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-2027 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8jcq-wgr6-r6hc.

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