CVE-2019-2174: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In SensorManager::assertStateLocked of SensorManager.cpp in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9, there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected products

• Google Android: version 7.1.1 only; version 7.1.2 only; version 8.0 only; version 8.1 only; version 9.0 only

Published 2019-09-05. Last modified 2026-06-17.