Use After Free in Google Android
CVE-2018-9517
In pppol2tp_connect, there is possible memory corruption due to a use after free. 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-38159931.
Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free
EPSS: 0.004 (34.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android
- Google Inc. Android — versions Android Kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9517?
- CVE-2018-9517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2018-12-07.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9517?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-9517 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.