VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2018-9514
In sdcardfs_open of file.c, there is a possible Use After Free due to an unusual root cause.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.19%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.19%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In sdcardfs_open of file.c, there is a possible Use After Free due to an unusual root cause. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-111642636 References: N/A
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 0.19% probability · 9th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-416
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105483Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105483Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.