Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2018-9404
In oemCallback of ril.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (0.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions Kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9404?
- CVE-2018-9404 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2024-12-05.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9404?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.