VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-9556

CVSS score9.8 CRITICAL

EPSS probability1.96%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2018-12-06

Last modified2026-06-17

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

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.

Weakness classification

CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound
CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write

Primary references

security@android.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
security@android.com — Patch, Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch, Vendor Advisory