CVE-2019-1996: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Feb 4, 2019

Updated

In avrcparsbrowsersp of avrcparsct.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure over Bluetooth with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-111451066.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Google Android=8.0

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Google Android

Event History

Feb 4, 2019

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Feb 28, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1996?

CVE-2019-1996 has a severity rating that indicates a potential risk of remote information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1996?

To fix CVE-2019-1996, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2019-1996?

CVE-2019-1996 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2019-1996?

No, user interaction is not required for exploiting CVE-2019-1996.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1996?

CVE-2019-1996 is an out of bounds read vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure over Bluetooth.