CVE-2019-2215
High KEV — Actively ExploitedA use-after-free in binder.c allows an elevation of privilege from an application to the Linux Kernel. No user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, however exploitation does require either the installation of a malicious local application or a separate vulnerability in a network facing application.Product: AndroidAndroid ID: A-141720095
CVSS 3.1 score
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-416CVE-2019-2215 is a Use After Free vulnerability
What is Use After Free?
The product references memory after it has been freed, which may cause it to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2019-2215 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Vendor Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4186-1/Third Party Advisory
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US Government Resource
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155212/Slackware-Security-Advisory-Slackware-14.2-kernel-Updates.html
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Nov/11
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2019-2215?
CVE-2019-2215 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as an Use After Free flaw (CWE-416) . CVE-2019-2215 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-2215?
CVE-2019-2215 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-2215?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2019-2215. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2019-2215 actively exploited?
Yes — CVE-2019-2215 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. It carries a CVSS score of 7.8 (High severity).
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What is Use After Free (CWE-416)?
The product references memory after it has been freed, which may cause it to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. View CWE-416 on MITRE CWE →