CVE-2019-2179 Integer overflow in Android
An integer overflow in Android's NDEF validation allows local attackers to read out-of-bounds memory, potentially disclosing sensitive information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-2179?
CVE-2019-2179 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Sep 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In NDEF_MsgValidate of ndef_utils in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-2179?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-2179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-2179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-2179 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9cx2-wh5f-rgrj.