CVE-2018-9568

Name: CVE-2018-9568
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-06T14:29:01.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9568 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In sk_clone_lock of sock.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In sk_clone_lock of sock.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to type confusion. 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 kernel. Android ID: A-113509306. References: Upstream kernel.

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

0.71%

49.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-704

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0
Linux	Linux Kernel	< 3.10.108
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.11, < 3.16.58
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.17, < 3.18.77
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.19, < 4.1.46
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.2, < 4.4.94
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.5, < 4.9.55
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.10, < 4.13.6

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0512Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0514Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2696Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2730Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2736Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3967Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4056Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4159Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4164Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4255Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3880-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3880-2/Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0512Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0514Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2696Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2730Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2736Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3967Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4056Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4159Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4164Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4255Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3880-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3880-2/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9568?

How severe is CVE-2018-9568?

CVE-2018-9568 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9568?

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Source: NVD / NIST