Improper input validation in Google Android
CVE-2018-9523
In Parcel.writeMapInternal of Parcel.java, there is a possible parcel serialization/deserialization mismatch due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-112859604
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (7.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 7th percentile — 7.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2
- Google Inc. Android — versions Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/105847 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9523?
- CVE-2018-9523 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-11-14.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9523?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-9523 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.