CVE-2019-2173

HIGH

Android 7.1.1-9 - Local Privilege Escalation via ActivityStarter Permission Check

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In startActivityMayWait of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible incorrect Activity launch due to an incorrect permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-123013720

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-10-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0016
EPSS Percentile 5.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-276
Status published
Products (5)
google/android 7.1.1
google/android 7.1.2
google/android 8.0
google/android 8.1
google/android 9.0
Published Oct 11, 2019
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026