HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2019-2215

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

54.5%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A use-after-free in binder.c allows an elevation of privilege from an application to the Linux Kernel. No user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, however exploitation does require either the installation of a malicious local application or a separate vulnerability in a network facing application.Product: AndroidAndroid ID: A-141720095

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
11/3/2021
Patch Due Date
5/3/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
10/11/2019

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2215?

A use-after-free in binder.c allows an elevation of privilege from an application to the Linux Kernel. No user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, however exploitation does require either the installation of a malicious local application or a separate vulnerability in a network facing application.Product: AndroidAndroid ID: A-141720095

Is CVE-2019-2215 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-2215 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 5/3/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-2215?

CVE-2019-2215 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2019-2215 affecting your environment?

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