What is CVE-2018-9417?

CVE-2018-9417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-19.

How severe is CVE-2018-9417?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Use After Free in Google Android

CVE-2018-9417

In f_hidg_read and hidg_disable of f_hid.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.001 (0.2th 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 Kernel

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-416 — Use After Free

References

security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9417?: CVE-2018-9417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-19.
How severe is CVE-2018-9417?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.