Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2018-9366
In IMSA_Recv_Thread and VT_IMCB_Thread of ImsaClient.cpp and VideoTelephony.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (0.6th 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 SoCVersion
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9366?
- CVE-2018-9366 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-19.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9366?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.