CVE-2019-2179

Name: CVE-2019-2179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-05T22:15:12.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In NDEF_MsgValidate of ndef_utils in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In NDEF_MsgValidate of ndef_utils in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.8th 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/2019-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-09-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2179?

How severe is CVE-2019-2179?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-2179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2179?

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Source: NVD / NIST