Out-of-bounds write in Google Android - CVE-2019-2044
Published: May 8, 2019 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU35927
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2044
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In MakeMP>G4VideoCodecSpecificData of APacketSource.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution in the media server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android ID: A-123701862
Affected software
Google Android
How to mitigate CVE-2019-2044
Install update from vendor's website.