CVE-2019-2215

CVE-2019-2215 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Cloud Backup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2021-11-03). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2215?
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
How severe is CVE-2019-2215?
CVE-2019-2215 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-2215 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-2215 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2021-11-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-2215?
CVE-2019-2215 primarily affects Netapp Cloud Backup. In total, 77 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2215?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2019-2215 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2019-2215 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-11857. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2021-11-03).
When was CVE-2019-2215 published?
CVE-2019-2215 was published on 2019-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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Affected products (77)

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