CVE-2018-9514 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In sdcardfs_open of file.c, there is a possible Use After Free due to an unusual root cause. 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-111642636 References: N/A

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.securityfocus.com/bid/105483Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105483Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9514?

CVE-2018-9514 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In sdcardfs_open of file.c, there is a possible Use After Free due to an unusual root cause. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User inter...

How severe is CVE-2018-9514?

CVE-2018-9514 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-2018-9514?

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