CVE-2018-9365: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jul 2, 2018
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Updated

In smpdatareceived of smpl2c.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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Google Android
Google Android=6.0
Google Android=6.0.1
Google Android=7.0
Google Android=7.1.1
Google Android=7.1.2
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1

Event History

Jul 2, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:44 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9365?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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

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

5

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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