CVE-2018-9556
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CVE-2018-9556 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In ParsePayloadHeader of payload_metadata.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In ParsePayloadHeader of payload_metadata.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-113118184.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 9.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106147Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106147Third 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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