CVE-2019-2111: Use After Free

Published Jul 1, 2019
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Updated

In loop of DnsTlsSocket.cpp, there is a possible heap memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to remote code execution in the netd server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-122856181.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Google Android=9.0
Google Android

Event History

Jul 1, 2019
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Jul 8, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:37 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network, requires no privileges, and does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation could result in remote code execution in the netd server.

2

Which Android versions are identified as affected?

The provided data identifies Android 9 as affected. No other Android versions are specified.

3

What security impact could successful exploitation have?

The CVSS vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The described use-after-free condition may allow heap memory corruption and remote code execution in netd.

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