Out-of-bounds read in Android
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 9 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-125 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
In libvpx, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-122675483
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-10 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Android Vendor— Affected Android-10 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 11
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 10.0 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* | 14.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* | 16.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 18.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:19.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 19.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 15.1 | Vulnerable | openSUSE |
| cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:30:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 30 | Vulnerable | Fedoraproject |
| cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:31:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 31 | Vulnerable | Fedoraproject |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.0 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* Versions 14.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* Versions 16.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 18.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:19.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 19.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 15.1 Vulnerable ·openSUSE
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:30:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 30 Vulnerable ·Fedoraproject
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:31:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 31 Vulnerable ·Fedoraproject
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
Remediation
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2020:4629 Released 2020-11-04 · Red Hat rating Moderatelibvpx security update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 8) libvpx-devel-1.7.0-8.el8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) libvpx-1.7.0-8.el8
- RHSA-2020:3876 Released 2020-09-29 · Red Hat rating Moderatelibvpx security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) libvpx-1.3.0-8.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) libvpx-devel-1.3.0-8.el7, libvpx-utils-1.3.0-8.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) libvpx-1.3.0-8.el7, libvpx-devel-1.3.0-8.el7, libvpx-utils-1.3.0-8.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) libvpx-1.3.0-8.el7, libvpx-1.3.0-8.el7.ppc
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) libvpx-devel-1.3.0-8.el7, libvpx-devel-1.3.0-8.el7.ppc, libvpx-utils-1.3.0-8.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) libvpx-1.3.0-8.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) libvpx-devel-1.3.0-8.el7, libvpx-utils-1.3.0-8.el7
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Android — GLSA-202003-59
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2019-06821 Improper input validation in AndroidPriority LOW 35
- TI-2019-06881 Improper input validation in AndroidPriority LOW 34
- TI-2019-06777 Out-of-bounds read in AndroidPriority LOW 34
- Advisory ·
Android — DSA-4578
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2019-06821 Improper input validation in AndroidPriority LOW 35
- TI-2019-06881 Improper input validation in AndroidPriority LOW 34
- TI-2019-06777 Out-of-bounds read in AndroidPriority LOW 34
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:4629 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:4629 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3876 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3876 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3876 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3876 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3876 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3876 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3876 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2019-9232
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-mxrh-wfcj-ww8f
References
Advisory 10
Other 3
- [oss-security] 20191025 Security fixes from Android 10 release which are relevant outside the Android ecosystem?
- [oss-security] 20191026 Re: Security fixes from Android 10 release which are relevant outside the Android ecosystem?
- [oss-security] 20191107 Re: Security fixes from Android 10 release which are relevant outside the Android ecosystem?
Sources
- CVE-2019-9232 · CVE Program
- CVE-2019-9232 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-mxrh-wfcj-ww8f · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2019-9232 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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