CVE-2019-9443

kernel: out of bounds write due to permission bypass in vl53L0 driver leads to local privilege escalation

Published Sep 6, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 6.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In the Android kernel in the vl53L0 driver there is a possible out of bounds write due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege due to a set_fs() call without restoring the previous limit with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-18817 In the Android kernel in the vl53L0 driver there is a possible out of bounds write due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege due to a set_fs() call without restoring the previous limit with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 9:46 PM
Reserved
Feb 28, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 6, 2019, 10:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:43 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 3, 2019, 12:00 AM