CVE-2018-9433

Name: CVE-2018-9433
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-19T22:15:19.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9433 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In ArrayConcatVisitor of builtins-array.cc, there is a possible type confusion due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ArrayConcatVisitor of builtins-array.cc, there is a possible type confusion due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-116

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	6.0
Google	Android	6.0.1
Google	Android	7.0
Google	Android	7.1.1
Google	Android	7.1.2

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-07-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9433?

How severe is CVE-2018-9433?

CVE-2018-9433 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9433?

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