CVE-2019-15418

Name: CVE-2019-15418
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-14T17:15:21.023+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15418 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Asus ASUS_X00K_1 Android device with a build fingerprint of asus/CN_X00K/ASUS_X00K_1:7.0/NRD90M/CN_X00K-14.01.1711.27-20180420:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.lovelyfont.defcontainer app (versionCode=5, versionName=5.0.1) that allows unauthorized command execution via a confused deputy attack. This capability can be accessed by any app co-located on the device.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Asus ASUS_X00K_1 Android device with a build fingerprint of asus/CN_X00K/ASUS_X00K_1:7.0/NRD90M/CN_X00K-14.01.1711.27-20180420:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.lovelyfont.defcontainer app (versionCode=5, versionName=5.0.1) that allows unauthorized command execution via a confused deputy attack. This capability can be accessed by any app co-located on the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-610

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Pegasus 4a Firmware	All versions
Asus	Pegasus 4 Max Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.kryptowire.com/android-firmware-2019/Third Party Advisory
https://www.kryptowire.com/android-firmware-2019/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15418?

How severe is CVE-2019-15418?

CVE-2019-15418 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15418?

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Source: NVD / NIST