Improper input validation in Google Android
CVE-2018-9547
In unflatten of GraphicBuffer.cpp, there is a possible bad fd close due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the system server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-114223584.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (5.5th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 5th percentile — 5.5% 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 8.1, 9.0
- Google Inc. Android — versions Android-8.1 Android-9
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/106067 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9547?
- CVE-2018-9547 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-12-06.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9547?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.