CVE-2018-9515

Name: CVE-2018-9515
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-02T19:29:14.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9515 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In sdcardfs_create and sdcardfs_mkdir of inode.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In sdcardfs_create and sdcardfs_mkdir of inode.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-111641492 References: N/A

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.71%

48.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105483Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45558/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105483Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45558/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9515?

How severe is CVE-2018-9515?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9515 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9515?

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Source: NVD / NIST