CVE-2019-2215
HighExploitedPublic exploitA use-after-free in binder.c allows an elevation of privilege from an application to the Linux Kernel.
Published Oct 11, 2019 · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-2215, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-2215
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-2215 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Cloud Backup (Netapp), Data Availability Services (Netapp), Hci Management Node (Netapp) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 26, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Alp-Al00b Firmware 10.0.0.162\(c00e156r2p4\), Alp-Tl00b Firmware 10.0.0.162\(c01e156r1p4\), Anne-Al00 Firmware 9.1.0.126\(c00e126r1p7t8\).
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
72%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A use-after-free in binder.c allows an elevation of privilege from an application to the Linux Kernel. No user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, however exploitation does require either the installation of a malicious local application or a separate vulnerability in a network facing application.Product: AndroidAndroid ID: A-141720095
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 26, 2019 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
116 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud BackupNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| Data Availability ServicesNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| Hci Management NodeNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| Service ProcessorNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| SolidfireNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Alp-Al00b Firmware
10.0.0.162\(c00e156r2p4\)
Alp-Tl00b Firmware
10.0.0.162\(c01e156r1p4\)
Anne-Al00 Firmware
9.1.0.126\(c00e126r1p7t8\)
Ares-Al00b Firmware
9.1.0.165\(c00e165r2p5t8\)
Ares-Al10d Firmware
9.1.0.165\(c00e165r2p5t8\)
Ares-Tl00chw Firmware
8.2.0.163\(c01r2p1\)
Barca-Al00 Firmware
8.0.0.377\(c00\)
Berkeley-L09 Firmware
9.1.0.351\(c432e5r1p13t8\)
Berkeley-Tl10 Firmware
9.1.0.333\(c01e333r1p1t8\)
Bla-Al00b Firmware
10.0.0.170\(c786e170r2p4\)
Bla-L29c Firmware
9.1.0.300\(c432e4r1p11t8\)
Bla-Tl00b Firmware
10.0.0.170\(c01e170r1p4\)
Columbia-Al00a Firmware
8.1.0.186\(c00gt\)
Columbia-L29d Firmware
9.1.0.325\(c432e4r1p12t8\)
Cornell-Tl10b Firmware
9.1.0.321\(c01e320r1p1t8\)
Duke-L09i Firmware
9.0.1.171\(c675e6r1p5t8\)
huawei dura-al00a firmware
1.0.0.190\(c00\)
huawei figo-al00a firmware
9.1.0.130\(c00e115r2p8t8\)
huawei florida-al20b firmware
9.1.0.128\(c00e112r1p6t8\)
huawei florida-l03 firmware
9.1.0.154\(c605e7r1p2t8\)
huawei florida-l21 firmware
9.1.0.154\(c605e7r1p2t8\)
huawei florida-l22 firmware
9.1.0.150\(c636e6r1p5t8\)
huawei florida-tl10b firmware
9.1.0.128\(c01e112r1p6t8\)
huawei honor 9i firmware
9.1.0.130\(c00e112r2p10t8\)
huawei honor view 20 firmware
10.1.0.214\(c10e5r4p3\)
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 26, 2019
Publicly disclosed
Oct 11, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Sep 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
- advisory20191018 CVE 2019-2215 Android Binder Use After Free
- advisory[debian-lts-announce] 20200118 [SECURITY] [DLA 2068-1] linux security update
- advisory[debian-lts-announce] 20200302 [SECURITY] [DLA 2114-1] linux-4.9 security update
- advisoryhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191031-0005/
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-2215
FAQ
Common Questions.
A use-after-free in binder.c allows an elevation of privilege from an application to the Linux Kernel.
Affected: Cloud Backup (Netapp); Data Availability Services (Netapp); Hci Management Node (Netapp), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 26, 2019.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Alp-Al00b Firmware 10.0.0.162\(c00e156r2p4\), Alp-Tl00b Firmware 10.0.0.162\(c01e156r1p4\), Anne-Al00 Firmware 9.1.0.126\(c00e126r1p7t8\).
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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