What is CVE-2018-9557?

CVE-2018-9557 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-12-06.

How severe is CVE-2018-9557?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2018-9557

In really_install_package of install.cpp, there is a possible free of arbitrary memory due to uninitialized data. 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 ID: A-35385357.

EPSS: 0.002 (7.1th 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 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2
Google Inc. Android — versions Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9557?: CVE-2018-9557 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-12-06.
How severe is CVE-2018-9557?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.