CVE-2019-2181 Integer overflow in Android
An integer overflow in the Android kernel binder allows local attackers to escalate privileges via an out-of-bounds write, requiring user interaction.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2019-2181?
CVE-2019-2181 is a high-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 binder_transaction of binder.c in the Android kernel, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-2181?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2181?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2019-2181 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-2181 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-2181, GHSA-v7w5-c9j9-2f2r, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-2181.