CVE-2019-1999: Double Free

Published Feb 4, 2019
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Updated

In binderallocfreepage of binderalloc.c, there is a possible double free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-120025196.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android
Google Android
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.187-16.12.94-16.12.107-17.1.12-17.1.13-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.187-1Fixed in 6.12.94-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 7.1.12-1Fixed in 7.1.13-1

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
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:25 PM
Description
Sep 9, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:38 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:38 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-1999.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1999?

CVE-2019-1999 has a severity level of high.

3

How does CVE-2019-1999 affect Android?

CVE-2019-1999 affects Android.

4

Is user interaction required for exploitation of CVE-2019-1999?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2019-1999.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-1999?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-1999 at the following references: [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106851](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106851), [https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01), [https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46357/](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46357/).

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