CVE-2018-9557 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In really_install_package of install.cpp, there is a possible free of arbitrary memory due to uninitialized data. 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-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2. Android ID: A-35385357.

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	7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-908 CWE-763

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9557?

CVE-2018-9557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In really_install_package of install.cpp, there is a possible free of arbitrary memory due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileg...

How severe is CVE-2018-9557?

CVE-2018-9557 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-2018-9557?

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