CVE-2019-2177

Published: Sep 5, 2019Modified: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

In isPreferred of HidProfile.java in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible device type confusion due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Affected (5)

Products: Google: Android

1 product

Configuration A

5 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Google Android	Version 7.1.1
Google Android	Version 7.1.2
Google Android	Version 8.0
Google Android	Version 8.1
Google Android	Version 9.0

Related CWEs

References (2)

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-09-01

Source: security@android.com

PatchVendor Advisory

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-09-01

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

PatchVendor Advisory

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