CVE-2018-9447

Name: CVE-2018-9447
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-17T23:15:12.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9447 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In onCreate of EmergencyCallbackModeExitDialog.java, there is a possible way to crash the emergency callback mode due to a missing null check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In onCreate of EmergencyCallbackModeExitDialog.java, there is a possible way to crash the emergency callback mode due to a missing null check. This could lead to local denial of service 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:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	6.0
Google	Android	6.0.1
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-08-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 17, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9447?

How severe is CVE-2018-9447?

CVE-2018-9447 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9447?

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