CVE-2018-9557

Name: CVE-2018-9557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-06T14:29:01.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In really_install_package of install.cpp, there is a possible free of arbitrary memory due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In really_install_package of install.cpp, there is a possible free of arbitrary memory due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2. Android ID: A-35385357.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.17%

7.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0
Google	Android	7.1.1
Google	Android	7.1.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106147Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106147Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9557?

How severe is CVE-2018-9557?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9557?

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Source: NVD / NIST