CVE-2019-9420 Integer overflow in Android
An integer overflow in libhevc allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted media files 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-2019-9420?
CVE-2019-9420 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 27 Sep 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 libhevc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-111272481
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9420?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9420?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9420 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-9420 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9420 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4wmf-pr8m-c3f5.