High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Sep 5, 2019· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2019-2177
CVE-2019-2177
Description
In isPreferred of HidProfile.java in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is a possible device type confusion due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
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Affected products
8- Android/Android kerneldescription
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 5 more
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9
- Range: 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9
Patches
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References
1- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-09-01nvdPatchVendor Advisory
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