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CVE-2018-9402

In multiple functions of gl_proc.c, there is a buffer overwrite due to a missing bounds check.

HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.10%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.10%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

In multiple functions of gl_proc.c, there is a buffer overwrite due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to escalation of privileges in the kernel.

CVSS 3.1
7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
0.10% probability · 1th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-787, CWE-120
Affected
google/android
Source
security@android.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.