CVE-2018-9569

Name: CVE-2018-9569
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-07T23:29:00.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9569 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In impd_init_drc_decode_post_config of impd_drc_gain_decoder.c there is a possible out-of-bound write due to incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In impd_init_drc_decode_post_config of impd_drc_gain_decoder.c there is a possible out-of-bound write due to incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-113885537.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.4th 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

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9569?

How severe is CVE-2018-9569?

CVE-2018-9569 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9569?

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Source: NVD / NIST