CVE-2018-9522 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In the serialization functions of StatsLogEventWrapper.java, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to unnecessary functionality which may be abused. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the system process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-112550251

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	9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105848Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105848Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9522?

CVE-2018-9522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the serialization functions of StatsLogEventWrapper.java, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to unnecessary functionality which may be abused. This could lead to local escalation of privil...

How severe is CVE-2018-9522?

CVE-2018-9522 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-2018-9522?

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