CVE-2019-2185 Memory corruption in Android

High 8.8 Published Updated

A missing bounds check in Android's H.263 video decoder allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-2185?

CVE-2019-2185 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Oct 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 VlcDequantH263IntraBlock_SH of vlc_dequant.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-136173699

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-2185?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2185?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-2185 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-2019-2185 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-2185 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-vhwg-qv32-5c7c.

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