CVE-2018-9552

Name: CVE-2018-9552
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-06T14:29:01.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9552 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In ihevcd_sao_shift_ctb of ihevcd_sao.c there is a possible out of bounds write due to missing bounds check. This could lead to information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ihevcd_sao_shift_ctb of ihevcd_sao.c there is a possible out of bounds write due to missing bounds check. This could lead to information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-113260892.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0
Google	Android	7.1.1
Google	Android	7.1.2
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	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: Dec 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9552?

How severe is CVE-2018-9552?

CVE-2018-9552 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9552?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST