Possible Out of Bounds Write in gps_hal Could Lead to Local Escalation of Privilege
CVE-2018-9391

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 December 2024

What is CVE-2018-9391?

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.

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Affected Version(s)

Android Kernel

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-0...

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

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