CVE-2019-2206 Memory corruption in Android

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via NFC by exploiting an out-of-bounds write in the Android NFC stack, requiring user interaction.

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-2019-2206?

CVE-2019-2206 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Nov 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 rw_i93_sm_set_read_only of rw_i93.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution over NFC with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-139188579

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-2206?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2206?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-2206 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-2019-2206 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-2206 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-5v5q-rgc6-m3mx.

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