CVE-2018-9440 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

In parse of M3UParser.cpp there is a possible resource exhaustion due to improper input validation. This could lead to denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9440?

CVE-2018-9440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In parse of M3UParser.cpp there is a possible resource exhaustion due to improper input validation. This could lead to denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interactio...

How severe is CVE-2018-9440?

CVE-2018-9440 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9440?

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