Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2018-9518
In nfc_llcp_build_sdreq_tlv of llcp_commands.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. 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-73083945.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.003 (17.5th 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 12.04, 14.04
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9518?
- CVE-2018-9518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-12-07.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9518?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.