CWE
125
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-9365

First published: Mon Jul 02 2018(Updated: )

In smp_data_received of smp_l2c.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read followed by code execution due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2018-9365?

    CVE-2018-9365 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-9365?

    To fix CVE-2018-9365, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch provided by Google.

  • What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9365?

    CVE-2018-9365 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2018-9365 facilitate?

    CVE-2018-9365 facilitates remote code execution attacks requiring user interaction.

  • What component is vulnerable in CVE-2018-9365?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2018-9365 is found in the smp_data_received function of smp_l2c.cc.

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