CVE-2019-1985

Name: CVE-2019-1985
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-19T20:15:10.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1985 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In findAvailSpellCheckerLocked of TextServicesManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass the warning dialog when selecting an untrusted spell checker due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In findAvailSpellCheckerLocked of TextServicesManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass the warning dialog when selecting an untrusted spell checker due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0Android ID: A-118694079

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0
Google	Android	7.1.1
Google	Android	7.1.2
Google	Android	8.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-03-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1985?

How severe is CVE-2019-1985?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-1985 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1985?

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Source: NVD / NIST