HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2018-9428

In startDevice of AAudioServiceStreamBase.cpp there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to local arbitrary code execution with no additional execution privileges...

Vulnerability Description

In startDevice of AAudioServiceStreamBase.cpp there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to local arbitrary code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-07-01

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid8.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9428?

CVE-2018-9428 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In startDevice of AAudioServiceStreamBase.cpp there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to local arbitrary code execution with no additional execution privileges...

How severe is CVE-2018-9428?

CVE-2018-9428 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-2018-9428?

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