Potential OOB write in drivers/input/touchscreen/mediatek/GT1151/gt1x_generic.c and gt1x_tools.c may lead to local escalation of privilege

CVE-2018-9400

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information

Vendor
Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 December 2024

Summary

In gt1x_debug_write_proc and gt1x_tool_write of drivers/input/touchscreen/mediatek/GT1151/gt1x_generic.c and gt1x_tools.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Android = Kernel

Refferences

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

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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