CVE-2019-2189

Name: CVE-2019-2189
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-27T19:15:16.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2189 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Easel driver, there is possible memory corruption due to race conditions. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Easel driver, there is possible memory corruption due to race conditions. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-112312381

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.12%

1.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2189?

How severe is CVE-2019-2189?

CVE-2019-2189 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2189?

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