CVE-2018-9446

Name: CVE-2018-9446
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-06T17:29:01.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9446 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In smp_br_state_machine_event of smp_br_main.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to memory corruption. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In smp_br_state_machine_event of smp_br_main.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to memory corruption. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-6.0 Android-6.0.1 Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-80145946.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.06%

78.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

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
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9446?

How severe is CVE-2018-9446?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9446 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9446?

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Source: NVD / NIST