CVE-2019-9453

Name: CVE-2019-9453
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-06T22:15:13.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9453 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Android kernel in F2FS touch driver there is a possible out of bounds read due to improper input validation. This could lead to local information disclosure with system execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Android kernel in F2FS touch driver there is a possible out of bounds read due to improper input validation. This could lead to local information disclosure with system execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2019-09-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4527-1/Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2019-09-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4527-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9453?

How severe is CVE-2019-9453?

CVE-2019-9453 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9453?

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