VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2018-9553
In MasteringMetadata::Parse of mkvparser.cc there is a possible double free due to an insecure default value.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 1.09%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.09%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In MasteringMetadata::Parse of mkvparser.cc there is a possible double free due to an insecure default value. This could lead to remote code execution 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. Android ID: A-116615297.
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 1.09% probability · 63th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-415
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106137Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106137Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.