CVE-2018-9338
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CVE-2018-9338 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In ResStringPool::setTo of ResourceTypes.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In ResStringPool::setTo of ResourceTypes.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 6.0 | |
| Android | 6.0.1 | |
| Android | 7.0 | |
| Android | 7.1.1 | |
| Android | 7.1.2 | |
| Android | 8.0 | |
| Android | 8.1 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-06-01Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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