CVE-2019-2177 Auth bypass in Android

What is CVE-2019-2177?

CVE-2019-2177 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Sep 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 isPreferred of HidProfile.java in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible device type confusion due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-275

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-2177?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2177?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-2177 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2019-2177 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-2177 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-xqh5-cr5c-xmhf.