CVE-2018-9473

Name: CVE-2018-9473
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-02T19:29:02.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9473 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In ihevcd_parse_sei_payload of ihevcd_parse_headers.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ihevcd_parse_sei_payload of ihevcd_parse_headers.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android ID: A-65484460

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105481Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libhevc/+/9f0fb67540d2259e4930d9bd5f1a1a6fb95af862Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105481Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libhevc/+/9f0fb67540d2259e4930d9bd5f1a1a6fb95af862Patch, Third Party Advisory
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-2018-9473?

How severe is CVE-2018-9473?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9473 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9473?

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Source: NVD / NIST