CVE-2019-9232: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Sep 27, 2019
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Updated

In libvpx, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-122675483

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=10.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
openSUSE Leap=15.1
Fedoraproject Fedora=30
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/libvpx
1.9.0-1+deb11u31.9.0-1+deb11u51.12.0-1+deb12u41.12.0-1+deb12u51.15.0-2.11.15.0-2.1+deb13u11.16.0-3

Event History

Sep 27, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:46 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:46 PM
Description
Feb 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·08:49 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-9232?

CVE-2019-9232 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-9232?

To fix CVE-2019-9232, update libvpx to version 1.9.0-1+deb11u3 or later on Debian, or to the appropriate patched version on other affected systems.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-9232?

CVE-2019-9232 affects libvpx across various distributions, including specific versions of Android, Ubuntu, openSUSE, and Fedora.

4

Can CVE-2019-9232 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2019-9232 can be exploited remotely and does not require user interaction for exploitation.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-9232?

CVE-2019-9232 is an out of bounds read vulnerability due to a missing bounds check in libvpx.

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