CVE-2019-2126

Description

In ParseContentEncodingEntry of mkvparser.cc, there is a possible double free due to a missing reset of a freed pointer. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-127702368.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 8.29% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: n/a Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-08-01 vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4199-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U2IIA3RSYABBUCFIHXIRVUT5CTJVWWZ6/ vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DQSTK442ATWJOR4TU3MR6C3N5A6NDFFN/ vendor advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00049.html vendor advisory mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2126?
CVE-2019-2126 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-2126?
To fix CVE-2019-2126, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-2126 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-2126 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-2126?
CVE-2019-2126 affects n/a Android.
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