CVE-2019-2214 Memory corruption in Android
A missing bounds check in the Android kernel binder driver allows local attackers to achieve privilege escalation via an out-of-bounds write.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-2214?
CVE-2019-2214 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Linux, published on 13 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In binder_transaction of binder.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-136210786References: Upstream kernel
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-2214?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2214?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-2214 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-2214 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Canonical Ubuntu Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-2214, GHSA-gm5p-xf5x-9wrx, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-2214.