CVE-2018-9518 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In nfc_llcp_build_sdreq_tlv of llcp_commands.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-73083945.

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	-
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-1/PatchThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-2/Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-1/PatchThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-2/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9518?

CVE-2018-9518 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In nfc_llcp_build_sdreq_tlv of llcp_commands.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...

How severe is CVE-2018-9518?

CVE-2018-9518 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-2018-9518?

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