CVE-2018-9417
Last modified
CVE-2018-9417 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In f_hidg_read and hidg_disable of f_hid.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In f_hidg_read and hidg_disable of f_hid.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. 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 | All versions |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-07-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-9417?
How severe is CVE-2018-9417?
How do I fix CVE-2018-9417?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2018
- CVE-2018-9411In decrypt of ClearKeyCasPlugin.cpp there is a possible out-…8.8
- CVE-2018-9412In removeUnsynchronization of ID3.cpp there is a possible re…5.5
- CVE-2018-9413In handle_notification_response of btif_rc.cc, there is a po…8.8
- CVE-2018-9414In gattServerSendResponseNative of com_android_bluetooth_gat…7.8
- CVE-2018-9415In driver_override_store and driver_override_show of bus.c, …
- CVE-2018-9416In sg_remove_scat of scsi/sg.c, there is a possible memory c…6.7
- CVE-2018-9418In handle_app_cur_val_response of dtif_rc.cc, there is a pos…9.8
- CVE-2018-9419In l2cble_process_sig_cmd of l2c_ble.cc, there is a possible…7.5
- CVE-2018-9420In BnCameraService::onTransact of CameraService.cpp, there i…5.5
- CVE-2018-9421In writeInplace of Parcel.cpp, there is a possible informati…5.5
- CVE-2018-9422In get_futex_key of futex.c, there is a use-after-free due t…
- CVE-2018-9423In ihevcd_parse_slice_header of ihevcd_parse_slice_header.c …6.5
Are you affected by CVE-2018-9417?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST