SB2019022830 - Double Free in Google, Google Android
Published: February 28, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019022830
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1999)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.