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CVE-2018-9421

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.08%

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CVE-2018-9421 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In writeInplace of Parcel.cpp, there is a possible information leak across processes, using Binder, due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In writeInplace of Parcel.cpp, there is a possible information leak across processes, using Binder, due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.08%

0.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid6.0
GoogleAndroid6.0.1
GoogleAndroid7.0
GoogleAndroid7.1.1
GoogleAndroid7.1.2
GoogleAndroid8.0
GoogleAndroid8.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9421?
In writeInplace of Parcel.cpp, there is a possible information leak across processes, using Binder, due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2018-9421?
CVE-2018-9421 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9421?
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