CVE-2019-2044 Memory corruption in Android
An out-of-bounds write in the Android media server allows remote code execution via crafted media files, requiring 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-2019-2044?
CVE-2019-2044 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 May 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 MakeMP>G4VideoCodecSpecificData of APacketSource.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution in the media server 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-123701862
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-2044?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2044?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-2044 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-2019-2044 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-2044 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g57m-h46p-42qc.