Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2018-9521
In parseMPEGCCData of NuPlayer2CCDecoder.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution in an unprivileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-111874331
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.015 (72.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 9.0
- Google Inc. Android — versions Android-9
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9521?
- CVE-2018-9521 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-11-14.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9521?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.