CVE-2019-9256

Name: CVE-2019-9256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-27T19:15:18.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9256 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In libmediaextractor there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In libmediaextractor there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-111921829

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-10Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-10Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9256?

How severe is CVE-2019-9256?

CVE-2019-9256 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9256?

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