CVE-2018-9466 — Out-of-bounds Write in Google Android

CWE-787 — Out-of-bounds Write3 documents3 sources
Severity
8.8HIGHNVD
EPSS
2.8%
top 13.81%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Affected products
1
Google Android
Timeline
PublishedNov 19
Latest updateNov 20

Description

In the xmlSnprintfElementContent function of valid.c, there is a possible out of bounds write. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in an unprivileged app with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitability: 2.8 | Impact: 5.9

Affected Packages3 packages

▶CVEListV5google/android4 versions+3
▶NVDgoogle/android5 versions+4

🔴Vulnerability Details

1
GHSA
GHSA-233g-c3hw-rh55: In the xmlSnprintfElementContent function of valid↗2024-11-20
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📋Vendor Advisories

1
Android
CVE-2018-9466: Android Security Bulletin 2018-09-01 CVE: CVE-2018-9466 Severity: HIGH Type: RCE Affected AOSP versions: 7↗2018-09-01
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