What is CVE-2018-9344?

CVE-2018-9344 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Locking. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-19.

How severe is CVE-2018-9344?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Use After Free in Google Android

CVE-2018-9344

In several functions of DescramblerImpl.cpp, there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

EPSS: 0.001 (0.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 8.1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-667 — Improper Locking
CWE-416 — Use After Free

References

security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9344?: CVE-2018-9344 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Locking. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-19.
How severe is CVE-2018-9344?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.