CVE-2018-9401 — Incorrect Default Permissions in Google Android

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default PermissionsCWE-787 — Out-of-bounds Write3 documents3 sources
Severity
7.8HIGHNVD
EPSS
0.0%
top 94.85%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Affected products
1
Google Android
Timeline
PublishedJan 18

Description

In many locations, there is a possible way to access kernel memory in user space due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitability: 1.8 | Impact: 5.9

Affected Packages1 packages

▶CVEListV5google/androidAndroid Kernel

🔴Vulnerability Details

2
GHSA
GHSA-cj3x-jjvf-5f5m: In many locations, there is a possible way to access kernel memory in user space due to an incorrect bounds check↗2025-01-18
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CVEList
CVE-2018-9401: In many locations, there is a possible way to access kernel memory in user space due to an incorrect bounds check↗2025-01-17
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