Potential OOB Write Vulnerability in MTK WMT Device Driver Could Lead to Local Escalation of Privilege
CVE-2018-9397

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 December 2024

What is CVE-2018-9397?

The WMT_unlocked_ioctl function within the MTK WMT device driver is susceptible to an out-of-bounds write due to an absence of an appropriate bounds check. This vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the flaw to gain elevated privileges on a system, with system execution privileges required. Notably, this exploitation does not necessitate user interaction, making it a significant risk. The flaw poses a threat to users of affected Android devices utilizing the MTK WMT driver.

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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

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