CVE-2018-9516 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In hid_debug_events_read of drivers/hid/hid-debug.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-71361580.

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	-
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2029
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2043
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00003.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-09-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-3/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-4/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-5/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4308Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2029
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2043
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00003.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-09-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-3/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9516?

CVE-2018-9516 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In hid_debug_events_read of drivers/hid/hid-debug.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privi...

How severe is CVE-2018-9516?

CVE-2018-9516 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-2018-9516?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.