CVE-2019-2018

Name: CVE-2019-2018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-19T21:15:10.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2018 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In resetPasswordInternal of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible bypass of password reset protection due to an unusual root cause. Remote user interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-110172241. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In resetPasswordInternal of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible bypass of password reset protection due to an unusual root cause. Remote user interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-110172241

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0

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-2019-2018?

How severe is CVE-2019-2018?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-2018 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2018?

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Source: NVD / NIST