CVE-2019-2142
Description
In libxaac, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-112768568
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Out-of-bounds read in libxaac on Android 10 could lead to local information disclosure via a crafted file.
Vulnerability
The libxaac library in Android 10 contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability due to a missing bounds check. This affects versions with a security patch level before 2019-09-01. The issue is identified as Android ID A-112768568. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker needs user interaction to exploit this vulnerability. The user must be tricked into opening a crafted file (e.g., an audio file) that triggers the out-of-bounds read in libxaac. No additional execution privileges are required. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure, as the out-of-bounds read may expose sensitive data from memory. The attacker does not gain code execution or privilege escalation. [1]
Mitigation
The fix is included in Android 10, which has a default security patch level of 2019-09-01. Users should ensure their devices have security updates installed. No workaround is available. [1]
AI Insight generated on May 26, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
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References
1- source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-10mitrex_refsource_MISC
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