CVE-2018-9521

Name: CVE-2018-9521
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-14T18:29:00.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9521 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In parseMPEGCCData of NuPlayer2CCDecoder.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution in an unprivileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In parseMPEGCCData of NuPlayer2CCDecoder.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution in an unprivileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-111874331

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	9.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105865Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105865Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9521?

How severe is CVE-2018-9521?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9521 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9521?

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Source: NVD / NIST