CVE-2019-2131
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CVE-2019-2131 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An application with overlay permission can display overlays on top of settings UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An application with overlay permission can display overlays on top of settings UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-119115683.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 7.0 | |
| Android | 7.1.1 | |
| Android | 7.1.2 | |
| Android | 8.0 | |
| Android | 8.1 | |
| Android | 9.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-08-01Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-08-01Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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