CVE-2019-2054

Name: CVE-2019-2054
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-08T17:29:01.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2054 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the seccomp implementation prior to kernel version 4.8, there is a possible seccomp bypass due to seccomp policies that allow the use of ptrace. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the seccomp implementation prior to kernel version 4.8, there is a possible seccomp bypass due to seccomp policies that allow the use of ptrace. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-119769499

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

0.63%

45.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153799/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0053-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0058-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-05-01Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4076-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4095-2/Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153799/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0053-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0058-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-05-01Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4076-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4095-2/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2054?

How severe is CVE-2019-2054?

CVE-2019-2054 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2054?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST