CVE-2019-1988

Name: CVE-2019-1988
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-28T17:29:00.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1988 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In sample6 of SkSwizzler.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution in system_server with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In sample6 of SkSwizzler.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution in system_server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-118372692.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.91%

77.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106842Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106842Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1988?

How severe is CVE-2019-1988?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-1988 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1988?

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Source: NVD / NIST