CVE-2019-2215—Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2019-2215
Project:
Android
Product:
Android Kernel
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2022-05-03
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Description

Android Kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in binder.c that allows for privilege escalation from an application to the Linux Kernel. This vulnerability was observed chained with CVE-2020-0041 and CVE-2020-0069 under exploit chain "AbstractEmu."

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-2215

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