CVE-2019-9279

Name: CVE-2019-9279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-27T19:15:19.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9279 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the wifi hotspot service, there is a possible denial of service due to a null pointer dereference. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the wifi hotspot service, there is a possible denial of service due to a null pointer dereference. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-110476382

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.99%

57.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

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-2019-9279?

How severe is CVE-2019-9279?

CVE-2019-9279 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9279?

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