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UK Cyber Defence
VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2019-1999

In binder_alloc_free_page of binder_alloc.c, there is a possible double free due to improper locking.

HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.79%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.79%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

In binder_alloc_free_page of binder_alloc.c, there is a possible double free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-120025196.

CVSS 3.1
7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
0.79% probability · 54th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-415
Affected
google/android · debian/debian linux · canonical/ubuntu linux
Source
security@android.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.