Out-of-bounds write in Google Android - CVE-2019-9471
Published: January 6, 2020 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU34906
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9471
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android
Google Android
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.
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
How to mitigate CVE-2019-9471
Install update from vendor's website.