CVE-2019-2115

Name: CVE-2019-2115
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-05T22:15:11.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2115 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In GateKeeper::MintAuthToken of gatekeeper.cpp in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is possible memory corruption due to a double free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In GateKeeper::MintAuthToken of gatekeeper.cpp in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is possible memory corruption due to a double free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.1.1
Google	Android	7.1.2
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-09-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-09-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2115?

How severe is CVE-2019-2115?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-2115 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2115?

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Source: NVD / NIST