CVE-2018-9531
In AudioSpecificConfig_Parse of tpdec_asc.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.13%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In AudioSpecificConfig_Parse of tpdec_asc.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-112661641
- 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
- 1.13% probability · 66th percentile
- Public exploits
- None in Exploit-DB
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-787
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
EPSS moved from 2.2% on 21 September 2026 to 1.1% on 27 October 2026.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105865Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105865Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA, exploits from Exploit-DB. Refreshed daily. Download this record as JSON.