CVE-2019-2031: High severity android vulnerability

Published Apr 1, 2019

Updated

In rwt3tacthandlecheckndefrsp of rwt3t.cc, there is a possible out-of-bound write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not 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-120502559.

Affected Software

7 affected components

Google Android=7.0

Google Android=7.1.1

Google Android=7.1.2

Google Android=8.0

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Google Android

Remediation

Patch Available

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-04-01

Event History

Apr 1, 2019

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Apr 19, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:26 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:26 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2031?

CVE-2019-2031 has a high severity rating as it allows for local escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2031?

To fix CVE-2019-2031, update your Android device to the latest software version provided by Google.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2019-2031?

CVE-2019-2031 affects Android versions 7.0 through 9.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2019-2031?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2019-2031.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2019-2031?

CVE-2019-2031 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability caused by a missing bounds check.