CVE-2018-9462
First published: Wed Dec 04 2024(Updated: )
In store_cmd of ftm4_pdc.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9462?
CVE-2018-9462 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9462?
To fix CVE-2018-9462, update your Android device to the security patch level released on August 1, 2018 or later.
What type of attack is CVE-2018-9462 associated with?
CVE-2018-9462 is associated with a local escalation of privilege attack that occurs due to an out of bounds write.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-9462?
CVE-2018-9462 affects various versions of Google Android.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9462?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9462.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/event
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/google
- canonical/android