Improper input validation in Android
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-787 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
In sample6 of SkSwizzler.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution in system_server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-118372692.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android | Android | Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Android VendorAndroid Affected Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2019-1988
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jc37-76hj-72x2
References
More Android vulnerabilities
- TI-2025-30821 Use after free in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2023-17777 Improper privilege management in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-30872 Integer overflow in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
- TI-2024-21766 there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
- TI-2025-30849 Missing authentication in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2024-24518 net: fix __dst_negative_advice() race KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
Sources
- CVE-2019-1988 · CVE Program
- CVE-2019-1988 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jc37-76hj-72x2 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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