CVE-2019-2123 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code in a privileged process via memory overwrite in Binder.java, leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-2123?

CVE-2019-2123 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Sep 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In execTransact of Binder.java in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9, there is a possible local execution of arbitrary code in a privileged process due to a memory overwrite. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-2123?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2123?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-2123 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-2019-2123 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-2123 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3276-fvr9-5ggh.

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