VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2018-9515
In sdcardfs_create and sdcardfs_mkdir of inode.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper locking.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.71%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.71%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In sdcardfs_create and sdcardfs_mkdir of inode.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper locking. 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-111641492 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
- 0.71% probability · 52th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-119
- 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
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45558/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105483Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45558/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.