What is the severity of CVE-2019-2177?

CVE-2019-2177 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2177?

To mitigate CVE-2019-2177, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch available.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2019-2177?

CVE-2019-2177 affects Android versions 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

What type of impact does CVE-2019-2177 have on Android devices?

CVE-2019-2177 can lead to device type confusion and exploit a permissions bypass, potentially allowing remote code execution.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2019-2177?

Yes, CVE-2019-2177 requires user interaction for the exploitation to occur.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-2177

high

8.8

CWE

275

3/9/2019

5/9/2019

26/8/2024

CVE-2019-2177

First published: Tue Sep 03 2019(Updated: )

In isPreferred of HidProfile.java in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible device type confusion due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	=7.1.1
Google Android	=7.1.2
Google Android	=8.0
Google Android	=8.1
Google Android	=9.0

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-09-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2177?
CVE-2019-2177 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2177?
To mitigate CVE-2019-2177, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch available.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2019-2177?
CVE-2019-2177 affects Android versions 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.
What type of impact does CVE-2019-2177 have on Android devices?
CVE-2019-2177 can lead to device type confusion and exploit a permissions bypass, potentially allowing remote code execution.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2019-2177?
Yes, CVE-2019-2177 requires user interaction for the exploitation to occur.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2177?
CVE-2019-2177 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2177?
To mitigate CVE-2019-2177, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch available.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2019-2177?
CVE-2019-2177 affects Android versions 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.
What type of impact does CVE-2019-2177 have on Android devices?
CVE-2019-2177 can lead to device type confusion and exploit a permissions bypass, potentially allowing remote code execution.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2019-2177?
Yes, CVE-2019-2177 requires user interaction for the exploitation to occur.