CVE-2019-9278: canonical ubuntu_linux Integer Overflow or Wraparound

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-9278 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in canonical ubuntu_linux. EPSS estimates a 4.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 27-09-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

In libexif, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in the media content provider with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-112537774

• CWE-190Integer Overflow or WraparoundThe product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. When this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number.
• CWE-787Out-of-bounds WriteThe product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.