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CVE-2018-9418

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.26%

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CVE-2018-9418 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In handle_app_cur_val_response of dtif_rc.cc, there is a possible stack buffer overflow due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In handle_app_cur_val_response of dtif_rc.cc, there is a possible stack buffer overflow due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.26%

16.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid7.0
GoogleAndroid7.1.1
GoogleAndroid7.1.2
GoogleAndroid8.0
GoogleAndroid8.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9418?
In handle_app_cur_val_response of dtif_rc.cc, there is a possible stack buffer overflow due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2018-9418?
CVE-2018-9418 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9418?
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