Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2018-9568

In sk_clone_lock of sock.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to type confusion. 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 kernel. Android ID: A-113509306. References: Upstream kernel.

EPSS: 0.007 (50.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9568?
CVE-2018-9568 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-12-06.
How severe is CVE-2018-9568?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2018-9568 known to be exploited?
18 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.