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UK Cyber Defence
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CVE-2018-9474

In writeToParcel of MediaPlayer.java, there is a possible serialization/deserialization mismatch due to improper input validation.

HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.09%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.09%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

In writeToParcel of MediaPlayer.java, there is a possible serialization/deserialization mismatch due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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
0.09% probability · 0th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-502
Affected
google/android
Source
security@android.com

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