CVE-2018-9497

Name: CVE-2018-9497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-02T19:29:06.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9497 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In impeg2_fmt_conv_yuv420p_to_yuv420sp_uv_av8 of impeg2_format_conv.s there is a possible out of bounds write due to missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In impeg2_fmt_conv_yuv420p_to_yuv420sp_uv_av8 of impeg2_format_conv.s there is a possible out of bounds write due to missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution 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-74078669

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

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/105481Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libmpeg2/+/bef16671c891e16f25a7b174bc528eea109357bePatch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105481Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libmpeg2/+/bef16671c891e16f25a7b174bc528eea109357bePatch, Vendor 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-2018-9497?

How severe is CVE-2018-9497?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9497 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9497?

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