CVE-2018-9444 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In ih264d_video_decode of ih264d_api.c there is a possible resource exhaustion due to an infinite loop. This could lead to remote temporary device denial of service (remote hang or reboot) with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-6.0 Android-6.0.1 Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android ID: A-63521984.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-835

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9444?

CVE-2018-9444 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In ih264d_video_decode of ih264d_api.c there is a possible resource exhaustion due to an infinite loop. This could lead to remote temporary device denial of service (remote hang or reboot) with no add...

How severe is CVE-2018-9444?

CVE-2018-9444 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-2018-9444?

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