CVE-2018-9465 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In task_get_unused_fd_flags of binder.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-69164715 References: Upstream kernel.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9465?

CVE-2018-9465 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In task_get_unused_fd_flags of binder.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed....

How severe is CVE-2018-9465?

CVE-2018-9465 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-2018-9465?

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