CVE-2019-2177: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 8.8. EPSS: 0.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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.