Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2018-9522
In the serialization functions of StatsLogEventWrapper.java, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to unnecessary functionality which may be abused. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the system process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-112550251
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (7.7th 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 — versions 9.0
- Google Inc. Android — versions Android-9
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
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-2018-9522?
- CVE-2018-9522 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-11-14.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9522?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-9522 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.