CVE-2019-2054: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published May 6, 2019
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Updated

In the seccomp implementation prior to kernel version 4.8, there is a possible seccomp bypass due to seccomp policies that allow the use of ptrace. 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 kernel Android ID: A-119769499

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Google Android
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.187-16.12.107-16.12.111-17.2.8-17.2.9-1

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 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.111-1Fixed in 7.2.8-1Fixed in 7.2.9-1

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
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:27 PM
Description
Jul 6, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:35 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 6, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:12 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-2054?

CVE-2019-2054 is a vulnerability in the seccomp implementation prior to kernel version 4.8 that allows for a possible seccomp bypass.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-2054?

CVE-2019-2054 has a severity level of medium.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2019-2054?

CVE-2019-2054 could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2019-2054?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2019-2054.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-2054?

To fix CVE-2019-2054, update your kernel to version 4.8 or higher.

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