Possible Out of Bounds Write in valid.c Could Lead to Remote Escalation of Privilege

CVE-2018-9466
8.8HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 November 2024

Summary

In the xmlSnprintfElementContent function of valid.c, there is a possible out of bounds write. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in an unprivileged app with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Android = 7

Android = 8

Android = 8.1

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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