Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-9557
In really_install_package of install.cpp, there is a possible free of arbitrary memory due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2. Android ID: A-35385357.
Published
2018-12-06 14:29:02
Updated
2020-08-24 17:37:01
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-9557
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-9557
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-9557
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The product attempts to return a memory resource to the system, but it calls the wrong release function or calls the appropriate release function incorrectly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-9557
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01
Android Security Bulletin—December 2018 | Android Open Source ProjectVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106147
Google Android System Component Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2018-9557
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*