Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2018-9380
In l2c_lcc_proc_pdu of l2c_fcr.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.003 (21.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 7.0, 8.0, 7
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9380?
- CVE-2018-9380 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-12-02.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9380?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.