CVE-2018-9584 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In nfc_ncif_set_config_status of nfc_ncif.cc in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Android ID: A-114047681.

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-787

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-01-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-01-01.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9584?

CVE-2018-9584 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In nfc_ncif_set_config_status of nfc_ncif.cc in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check...

How severe is CVE-2018-9584?

CVE-2018-9584 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-2018-9584?

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