CVE-2018-9511

Name: CVE-2018-9511
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-02T19:29:13.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9511 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In ipSecSetEncapSocketOwner of XfrmController.cpp, there is a possible failure to initialize a security feature due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local denial of service of IPsec on sockets with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ipSecSetEncapSocketOwner of XfrmController.cpp, there is a possible failure to initialize a security feature due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local denial of service of IPsec on sockets with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-9.0 Android ID: A-111650288

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-909

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	9.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105482Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/netd/+/931418b16c7197ca2df34c2a5609e49791125abePatch, 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/105482Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/netd/+/931418b16c7197ca2df34c2a5609e49791125abePatch, 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-2018-9511?

How severe is CVE-2018-9511?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9511 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9511?

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Source: NVD / NIST