CVE-2019-2178

Name: CVE-2019-2178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-05T22:15:12.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In rw_t4t_sm_read_ndef of rw_t4t in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the NFC service with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In rw_t4t_sm_read_ndef of rw_t4t in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the NFC service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

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-2019-2178?

How severe is CVE-2019-2178?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-2178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2178?

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Source: NVD / NIST