CVE-2018-9415

Name: CVE-2018-9415
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-06T17:29:00.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9415 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In driver_override_store and driver_override_show of bus.c, there is a possible double free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In driver_override_store and driver_override_show of bus.c, there is a possible double free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-69129004 References: Upstream kernel.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-07-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-2/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-3/Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-07-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-2/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-3/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9415?

How severe is CVE-2018-9415?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9415 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9415?

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Source: NVD / NIST