CVE-2019-2221
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CVE-2019-2221 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In hasActivityInVisibleTask of WindowProcessController.java there’s a possible bypass of user interaction requirements due to incorrect handling of top activities in INITIALIZING state. 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 hasActivityInVisibleTask of WindowProcessController.java there’s a possible bypass of user interaction requirements due to incorrect handling of top activities in INITIALIZING state. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-138583650
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 10.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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