VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2018-9557
In really_install_package of install.cpp, there is a possible free of arbitrary memory due to uninitialized data.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.17%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.17%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In really_install_package of install.cpp, there is a possible free of arbitrary memory due to uninitialized data. 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-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2. Android ID: A-35385357.
- 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
- 0.17% probability · 7th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-763, CWE-908
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106147Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106147Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.