CVE-2019-2218

Name: CVE-2019-2218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-06T23:15:11.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2218 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible improper permission grant due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by installing malicious packages with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible improper permission grant due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by installing malicious packages with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, and Android-10 Android ID: A-141169173

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

0.15%

4.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2218?

How severe is CVE-2019-2218?

CVE-2019-2218 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2218?

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Source: NVD / NIST