What is the severity of CVE-2018-9338?

CVE-2018-9338 is classified as a moderate vulnerability that could lead to local escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9338?

To fix CVE-2018-9338, update your Android device to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-9338?

CVE-2018-9338 affects various Android versions including 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9338?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9338.

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2018-9338?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-9338 to gain local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-9338

high

7.8

CWE

787

4/6/2018

19/11/2024

22/11/2024

CVE-2018-9338

First published: Mon Jun 04 2018(Updated: )

In ResStringPool::setTo of ResourceTypes.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android
Android	=6.0
Android	=6.0.1
Android	=7.0
Android	=7.1.1
Android	=7.1.2
Android	=8.0
Android	=8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9338?
CVE-2018-9338 is classified as a moderate vulnerability that could lead to local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9338?
To fix CVE-2018-9338, update your Android device to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-9338?
CVE-2018-9338 affects various Android versions including 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9338?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9338.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2018-9338?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-9338 to gain local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges.

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