Vulnerability Description
In getOffsetForHorizontal of Layout.java, there is a possible application hang due to a slow width calculation. This could lead to remote denial of service if a contact with many hidden unicode characters were sent to the device and used by a local app, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-78464361
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105484Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/3b6f84b77c30ec0bab51PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/54f661b16b308cf38d1b
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105484Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/3b6f84b77c30ec0bab51PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/54f661b16b308cf38d1b
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-9452?
CVE-2018-9452 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In getOffsetForHorizontal of Layout.java, there is a possible application hang due to a slow width calculation. This could lead to remote denial of service if a contact with many hidden unicode charac...
How severe is CVE-2018-9452?
CVE-2018-9452 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-2018-9452?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.