VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-9557

CVSS score7.8 HIGH

EPSS probability0.17%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2018-12-06

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

CWE-763: Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference
CWE-908: Use of Uninitialized Resource

Primary references

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