CVE-2018-9491
In AMediaCodecCryptoInfo_new of NdkMediaCodec.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.51%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In AMediaCodecCryptoInfo_new of NdkMediaCodec.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution in external apps with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-111603051
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 1.51% probability · 73th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-190, CWE-787
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105484Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/2b4667baa5a2badbdfec1794156ee17d4afef37cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105484Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/2b4667baa5a2badbdfec1794156ee17d4afef37cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.