CVE-2018-9531

Name: CVE-2018-9531
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-14T18:29:00.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9531 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In AudioSpecificConfig_Parse of tpdec_asc.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In AudioSpecificConfig_Parse of tpdec_asc.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a 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-9. Android ID: A-112661641

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.2th 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/2018-11-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105865Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9531?

How severe is CVE-2018-9531?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9531 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9531?

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Source: NVD / NIST