CVE-2019-2185: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Oct 7, 2019

Updated

In VlcDequantH263IntraBlockSH of vlcdequant.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-136173699

Affected Software

7 affected components

Google Android=7.1.1

Google Android=7.1.2

Google Android=8.0

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Google Android=10.0

Google Android

Event History

Oct 7, 2019

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Android·12:00 AM

SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Oct 11, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:15 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:15 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2185?

CVE-2019-2185 is classified as a critical vulnerability that could allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2185?

To fix CVE-2019-2185, users should update their Android devices to the latest version provided by Google.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2019-2185?

CVE-2019-2185 affects Android versions 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0.

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2019-2185?

Exploitation of CVE-2019-2185 could lead to unauthorized remote code execution on the affected devices.

Does CVE-2019-2185 require user interaction for exploitation?

Yes, CVE-2019-2185 requires user interaction in order to be exploited.