CVE-2019-2194

HIGH

Android 9 - Local Privilege Escalation via SurfaceFlinger Layer Creation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In SurfaceFlinger::createLayer of SurfaceFlinger.cpp, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to improper casting. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9Android ID: A-137284057

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-10-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0015
EPSS Percentile 4.4%
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-704
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 9.0
Published Oct 14, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026