7.8high
CVE-2018-9559
In persist_set_key and other functions of cryptfs.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an uncaught error.
Published 7 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON
CVSS
7.8
v3.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
0.2%
percentile 6%
Public exploits
0
none known
Summary
In persist_set_key and other functions of cryptfs.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an uncaught error. 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-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-112731440.
Exploit prediction (EPSS)
0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 6% of all scored CVEs.
CVSS scores
| Assigned by | Version | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- Google Inc. Android
Classification
- Weakness
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- securityfocus.com /bid/106147 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
- source.android.com /security/bulletin/2018-12-01 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
Sources
- CVE List: CVE-2018-9559
- NVD: CVE-2018-9559
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