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CVE-2019-2173

In startActivityMayWait of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible incorrect Activity launch due to an incorrect permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-123013720

  • Published: Oct 11, 2019
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2019-2173
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 7.8
  • AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Low
  • Score: 4.6
  • AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
google / android 7.1.2 7.1.2.x
google / android 8.0 8.0.x
google / android 7.1.1 7.1.1.x
google / android 8.1 8.1.x
google / android 9.0 9.0.x