CVE-2018-9573

Name: CVE-2018-9573
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-07T23:29:00.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9573 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In impd_parse_filt_block of impd_drc_dynamic_payload.c there is a possible out of bounds write due to missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In impd_parse_filt_block of impd_drc_dynamic_payload.c there is a possible out of bounds write due to missing 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-116467350.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.86%

54.0th 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-2018-9573?

How severe is CVE-2018-9573?

CVE-2018-9573 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9573?

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Source: NVD / NIST