CVE-2018-9551
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CVE-2018-9551 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In CAacDecoder_Init of aacdecoder.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bound write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution in the media server with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In CAacDecoder_Init of aacdecoder.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bound write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution in the media server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-112891548.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 9.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106137Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106137Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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