Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2018-9551
In CAacDecoder_Init of aacdecoder.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bound write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution in the media server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-112891548.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.011 (61.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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-2018-9551?
- CVE-2018-9551 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-12-06.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9551?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.