Double Free in Google Android
CVE-2018-9415
In driver_override_store and driver_override_show of bus.c, there is a possible double free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-69129004 References: Upstream kernel.
Vulnerability class: Double Free
EPSS: 0.003 (17.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android
- Google Inc. Android — versions Android kernel
- Canonical Ubuntu_linux — versions 16.04, 18.04
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9415?
- CVE-2018-9415 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Double Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-11-06.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9415?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-9415 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.