Possible Out of Bounds Write in gps_hal Could Lead to Local Escalation of Privilege
CVE-2018-9391
6.7MEDIUM
Summary
A vulnerability has been identified in the MediaTek GPS hardware component, specifically in the update_gps_sv and output_vzw_debug functions. The issue arises from a missing bounds check, which can result in an out of bounds write. This vulnerability poses a risk of local escalation of privileges, necessitating system execution privileges to exploit. Notably, user interaction is not required for the exploitation process, making it a concern for system integrity and security.
Affected Version(s)
Android Kernel
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Collectors
NVD DatabaseMitre Database