CVE-2019-2214
First published: Mon Nov 04 2019(Updated: )
In binder_transaction of binder.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-136210786References: Upstream kernel
Credit: security@android.com security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | ||
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| Google Android | ||
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.115-1 6.1.119-1 6.11.10-1 6.12.5-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-11-01
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4226-1/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156185/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0062-1.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-2214
- https://lore.kernel.org/driverdev-devel/20190709110923.220736-1-maco@android.com/
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2019-11-01 (Advisory)
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/a56587065094fd96eb4c2b5ad65571daad32156d
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-2214
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-2214
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-2214
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-2214
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-2214?
CVE-2019-2214 is a vulnerability in the binder_transaction function of binder.c in the Android kernel that could allow local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-2214?
CVE-2019-2214 has a severity value of 7, indicating a high severity.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-2214?
CVE-2019-2214 affects multiple versions of the Android kernel, including the Ubuntu linux-hwe, linux, linux-aws, linux-azure, linux-gcp, linux-gke, linux-hwe-edge, linux-kvm, linux-lts-trusty, linux-lts-xenial, linux-oem, linux-oracle, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon, and Debian linux packages.
How can I fix CVE-2019-2214?
To fix CVE-2019-2214, update your affected software to the specified remedy versions provided by the respective package maintainers.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-2214?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-2214 in the Android Security Bulletin from November 2019, the corresponding Ubuntu security advisory, and a Kernel Live Patch Security Notice.
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