CVE-2019-2052 Information disclosure in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds read in Android's heap management allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information without user interaction or privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-2052?

CVE-2019-2052 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In VisitPointers of heap.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to type confusion. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android ID: A-117556606

Weakness: CWE-843, CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-2052?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2052?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-2052 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-2052 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-2052 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-crjg-v3xx-56cw.

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