CVE-2019-9471 Memory corruption in Android
A missing bounds check in the Android kernel allows local attackers with system privileges to achieve privilege escalation via an out-of-bounds write.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-9471?
CVE-2019-9471 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 6 Jan 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In set_outbound_iatu of abc-pcie.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-144168326
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9471?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9471?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9471 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-2019-9471 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9471 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vr53-59pm-6qc9.