CVE-2018-9518

Name: CVE-2018-9518
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-07T23:29:00.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9518 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In nfc_llcp_build_sdreq_tlv of llcp_commands.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In nfc_llcp_build_sdreq_tlv of llcp_commands.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-73083945.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-1/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-2/Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-1/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-2/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9518?

How severe is CVE-2018-9518?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9518 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9518?

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Source: NVD / NIST