CVE-2019-2223

Name: CVE-2019-2223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-06T23:15:12.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2223 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In ihevcd_ref_list of ihevcd_ref_list.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ihevcd_ref_list of ihevcd_ref_list.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-140692129

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-12-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-12-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2223?

How severe is CVE-2019-2223?

CVE-2019-2223 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2223?

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