CVE-2018-9421 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In writeInplace of Parcel.cpp, there is a possible information leak across processes, using Binder, due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-908

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-07-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9421?

CVE-2018-9421 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In writeInplace of Parcel.cpp, there is a possible information leak across processes, using Binder, due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execut...

How severe is CVE-2018-9421?

CVE-2018-9421 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9421?

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