Kernel Memory Access Vulnerability in Android by Google
CVE-2018-9401

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 January 2025

Summary

A vulnerability exists in several versions of Android that allows potential access to kernel memory from user space due to an incorrect bounds check. This oversight could be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution permissions, making it a significant security risk. User interaction is not necessary for this vulnerability to be exploited, which increases the likelihood of its impact on affected systems.

References

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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