CVE-2019-9268

Name: CVE-2019-9268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-27T19:15:18.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9268 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In libstagefright, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the media server with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In libstagefright, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the media server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-77474014

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

1.9th 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-2019-9268?

How severe is CVE-2019-9268?

CVE-2019-9268 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9268?

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Source: NVD / NIST