Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2018-9389
In ip6_append_data of ip6_output.c, there is a possible way to achieve code execution due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (1.3th 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 Android Kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9389?
- CVE-2018-9389 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-01-18.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9389?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.