CVE-2019-2047

In UpdateLoadElement of ic.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to type confusion

published May 8, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โšก A type confusion issue in Android's `UpdateLoadElement` could allow remote code execution without user interaction! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Think of it like a restaurant where the chef mistakenly serves all orders from the children's menu, mixing up flavors and creating unexpected dishes that could upset anyone โ€” in this case, the kitchen is the code, and the surprise meals are unauthorized commands! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on affected Android devices, leading to unauthorized access and control, potentially compromising user data and privacy. While the risk might seem elusive, every unattended kitchen could lead to chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef mistakenly serves all orders from the children's menu, mixing up flavors and creating unexpected dishes that could upset anyone โ€” in this case, the kitchen is the code, and the surprise meals are unauthorized commands! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ The out-of-bounds write caused by type confusion in `UpdateLoadElement` allows attackers to manipulate data in memory, leading to remote code execution without needing additional privileges or user interaction.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on affected Android devices, leading to unauthorized access and control, potentially compromising user data and privacy. While the risk might seem elusive, every unattended kitchen could lead to chaos! Ensure that your devices are updated to the latest Android version as fixes are rolled out. Regularly check for system updates, and consider implementing additional security measures like app permissions reviews. You can tackle this! Keep your systems updated and your defenses strong. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01362 ยท 71.6th percentile
Published
2019-05-08T16:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 MAY 16:27Z
    In UpdateLoadElement of ic.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to type confusion
    cvelistv5