CVE-2018-9556 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In ParsePayloadHeader of payload_metadata.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-113118184.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-190 CWE-787

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106147Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106147Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9556?

CVE-2018-9556 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In ParsePayloadHeader of payload_metadata.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privile...

How severe is CVE-2018-9556?

CVE-2018-9556 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9556?

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