CVE-2019-2114

HIGH

Android 8.0-9 - Local Privilege Escalation via NFC Default Permissions

Title source: llm

Description

In the default privileges of NFC, there is a possible local bypass of user interaction requirements on package installation due to a default permission. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by installing an application with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-123700348

References (2)

Core 2

Core References

Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-10-01

Various Sources x_refsource_misc

https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2019/10/24/nfc-beaming-bypasses-security-controls-in-android-cve-2019-2114/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0022

EPSS Percentile 12.3%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

Details

CWE

CWE-276

Status published

Products (3)

google/android 8.0

google/android 8.1

google/android 9.0

Published Oct 11, 2019

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026