CVE-2019-2202

Name: CVE-2019-2202
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-13T18:15:11.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2202 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In CryptoPlugin::decrypt of CryptoPlugin.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In CryptoPlugin::decrypt of CryptoPlugin.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-137283376

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-11-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-11-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2202?

How severe is CVE-2019-2202?

CVE-2019-2202 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2202?

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Source: NVD / NIST