CVE-2019-2228

Name: CVE-2019-2228
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-06T23:15:12.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-2228 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In array_find of array.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure in the printer spooler with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In array_find of array.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure in the printer spooler with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-111210196

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2228?

How severe is CVE-2019-2228?

CVE-2019-2228 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2228?

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Source: NVD / NIST