Possible Out of Bounds Write in ResStringPool::setTo Could Lead to Local Escalation of Privilege
CVE-2018-9338

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 November 2024

What is CVE-2018-9338?

An out of bounds write vulnerability exists in the ResStringPool::setTo method of the ResourceTypes.cpp file within the Android operating system. This issue arises due to a missing bounds check, which can potentially be exploited to allow a local attacker to escalate their privileges without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability underscores the importance of implementing stringent bounds checking to prevent unauthorized access and maintain the integrity of the system.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 6

Android 6.0.1

Android 7

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-06-01

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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