CVE-2018-9452

Name: CVE-2018-9452
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-02T19:29:01.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9452 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In getOffsetForHorizontal of Layout.java, there is a possible application hang due to a slow width calculation. This could lead to remote denial of service if a contact with many hidden unicode characters were sent to the device and used by a local app, with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In getOffsetForHorizontal of Layout.java, there is a possible application hang due to a slow width calculation. This could lead to remote denial of service if a contact with many hidden unicode characters were sent to the device and used by a local app, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-78464361

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0
Google	Android	7.1.1
Google	Android	7.1.2
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105484Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/3b6f84b77c30ec0bab5147b0cffc192c86ba2634Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/54f661b16b308cf38d1b9703214591c0f83df64d%2C
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105484Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/3b6f84b77c30ec0bab5147b0cffc192c86ba2634Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/54f661b16b308cf38d1b9703214591c0f83df64d%2C
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9452?

How severe is CVE-2018-9452?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9452 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9452?

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Source: NVD / NIST