CVE-2018-9394

Name: CVE-2018-9394
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-04T18:15:10.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9394 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In mtk_p2p_wext_set_key of drivers/misc/mediatek/connectivity/wlan/gen2/os/linux/gl_p2p.c, there is a possible OOB write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In mtk_p2p_wext_set_key of drivers/misc/mediatek/connectivity/wlan/gen2/os/linux/gl_p2p.c, there is a possible OOB write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.08%

0.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9394?

How severe is CVE-2018-9394?

CVE-2018-9394 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9394?

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Source: NVD / NIST