CVE-2019-2053: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published May 6, 2019
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Updated

In wnmparseneighborreportelem of wnmsta.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure 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-122074159

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

Event History

May 6, 2019
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 8, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:32 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2053?

CVE-2019-2053 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability due to the ability for local information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-2053?

To mitigate CVE-2019-2053, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest available version provided by Google.

3

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2019-2053?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2019-2053.

4

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2019-2053?

CVE-2019-2053 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-2053?

CVE-2019-2053 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability resulting in potential local information disclosure.

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