CVE-2019-2045: Critical severity android vulnerability

Published May 6, 2019

Updated

In JSCallTyper of typer.cc, there is an out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution in the proxy auto-config 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-8.1 Android-9 Android ID: A-117554758

Affected Software

6 affected components

Google Android=7.0

Google Android=7.1.1

Google Android=7.1.2

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Google Android

Event History

May 6, 2019

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

May 8, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:24 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:24 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2045?

CVE-2019-2045 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2045?

To fix CVE-2019-2045, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch provided by Google.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2019-2045?

CVE-2019-2045 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.1, and 9.0.

Can CVE-2019-2045 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2019-2045 can be exploited without any user interaction required.

What is the cause of CVE-2019-2045?

CVE-2019-2045 is caused by an out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check in JSCallTyper.