# CVE-2019-2181: In binder\_transaction of binder.c in the Android kernel, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-09-05 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a Android: version range not reported

## Description

In binder_transaction of binder.c in the Android kernel, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-09-01
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4157-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4157-2/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0058-1.html

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