CVE-2019-2215
Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Android Kernel, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
A use-after-free in binder.c allows an elevation of privilege from an application to the Linux Kernel. No user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, however exploitation does require either the installation of a malicious local application or a separate vulnerability in a network facing application.Product: AndroidAndroid ID: A-141720095
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | all versions | NVD | |
| Android Kernel | Android | — | KEV |
Sources: NVD = NIST National Vulnerability Database; KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2019-2215 scored CVSS 7.8: Android Android Kernel, Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Android Kernel systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2019-2215: Android Android Kernel, Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Android Android Kernel. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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