# CVE-2019-2054: In the seccomp implementation prior to kernel version 4.8, there is a possible seccomp bypass due to seccomp policies that allow the use of

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-05-08 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a Android: version range not reported

## Description

In the seccomp implementation prior to kernel version 4.8, there is a possible seccomp bypass due to seccomp policies that allow the use of ptrace. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-119769499

## What to do

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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-05-01
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4076-1/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153799/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0053-1.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4095-2/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0058-1.html

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