CVE-2019-1998

low-risk

Published 2019-02-28

In event_handler of keymaster_app.c, there is possible resource exhaustion due to a table being lost on reboot. This could lead to local denial of service that is not fixed by a factory reset, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-116055338.

Do I need to act?

0.02% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 5.5/10 Medium

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Android

Affected Vendors

Google

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946

Vendor Advisory https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106946

Vendor Advisory https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01

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low-risk

Severity 18/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal