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CVE-2018-9397

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.08%

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CVE-2018-9397 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In WMT_unlocked_ioctl of MTK WMT device driver, there is a possible OOB write due to a missing bounds check. 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 WMT_unlocked_ioctl of MTK WMT device driver, there is a possible OOB write due to a missing bounds check. 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

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroidAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9397?
In WMT_unlocked_ioctl of MTK WMT device driver, there is a possible OOB write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2018-9397?
CVE-2018-9397 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-2018-9397?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST