CVE-2019-2036

Name: CVE-2019-2036
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-13T18:15:11.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2036 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In okToConnect of HidHostService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an incorrect state check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In okToConnect of HidHostService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an incorrect state check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-79703832

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-11-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-11-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2036?

How severe is CVE-2019-2036?

CVE-2019-2036 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2036?

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Source: NVD / NIST