CVE-2019-2214

Name: CVE-2019-2214
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-13T18:15:12.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2214 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In binder_transaction of binder.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In binder_transaction of binder.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-136210786References: Upstream kernel

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

0.33%

25.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	19.04

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156185/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0062-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-11-01Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4226-1/Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156185/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0062-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-11-01Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4226-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2214?

How severe is CVE-2019-2214?

CVE-2019-2214 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2214?

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