#VU35574 Out-of-bounds write in Google Android - CVE-2019-2176

Vulnerability identifier: #VU35574

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2176

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

In ihevcd_parse_buffering_period_sei of ihevcd_parse_headers.c in Android 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 8.0 - 8.1, 9.0

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External links
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-09-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.