CVE-2018-9560

Name: CVE-2018-9560
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-06T14:29:01.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9560 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In HID_DevAddRecord of hidd_api.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the Bluetooth service with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In HID_DevAddRecord of hidd_api.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the Bluetooth service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-79946737.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.6th 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/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-2018-9560?

How severe is CVE-2018-9560?

CVE-2018-9560 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9560?

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Source: NVD / NIST