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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2018-9417

In f_hidg_read and hidg_disable of f_hid.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed....

Vulnerability Description

In f_hidg_read and hidg_disable of f_hid.c, there is a possible use-after-free 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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9417?

CVE-2018-9417 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In f_hidg_read and hidg_disable of f_hid.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed....

How severe is CVE-2018-9417?

CVE-2018-9417 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9417?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.