CVE-2018-9466
First published: Tue Sep 04 2018(Updated: )
Google Android could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw in the Android runtime library. By using a specially-crafted payload, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of an unprivileged process.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=12.0.0-12.0.2 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP3 | |
| Android | ||
| Android | =7.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.1 | |
| Android | =7.1.2 | |
| Android | =8.0 | |
| Android | =8.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/219756
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7156941 (Advisory)
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libxml2/+/b730f8d3c15da4ac439f1184bf17a13021963ea9
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-09-01 (Advisory)
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9466?
CVE-2018-9466 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution on affected devices.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9466?
To fix CVE-2018-9466, update to the latest patched version of the affected software as provided by your vendor.
Which versions of Google Android are impacted by CVE-2018-9466?
CVE-2018-9466 affects Google Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.
Is IBM Cognos Analytics affected by CVE-2018-9466?
Yes, IBM Cognos Analytics versions up to 12.0.2 and 11.2.4 FP3 are also affected by CVE-2018-9466.
Can CVE-2018-9466 be exploited through unprivileged processes?
Yes, CVE-2018-9466 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code in the context of unprivileged processes.
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