CVE-2019-9831: The AirMore application through 1.6.1 for Android allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-9831?

airmore: upgrade to newer than 1.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-9831 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9831 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-9831 affect?

CVE-2019-9831 affects airmore. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The AirMore application through 1.6.1 for Android allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via many simultaneous /?Key=PhoneRequestAuthorization requests.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-9831?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-9831 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting airmore. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The AirMore application through 1.6.1 for Android allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via many simultaneous /?Key=PhoneRequestAuthorization requests.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	10.6% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2019-03-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: airmore

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-03-15 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

airmore airmore UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy airmore || rpm -q airmore || airmore --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade airmore

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade airmore

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: AirMore 1.6.1 - Denial of Service (PoC)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-9831?

airmore: upgrade to newer than 1.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-9831 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9831 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-9831 affect?

CVE-2019-9831 affects airmore. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The AirMore application through 1.6.1 for Android allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via many simultaneous /?Key=PhoneRequestAuthorization requests.

How urgent is CVE-2019-9831?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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