What is the severity of CVE-2018-9474?

CVE-2018-9474 has been classified with a high severity rating due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9474?

To fix CVE-2018-9474, update affected Android devices to the latest security patch version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9474?

CVE-2018-9474 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9474?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-9474 does not require any user interaction, making it particularly concerning.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2018-9474?

The potential consequence of CVE-2018-9474 is local escalation of privilege, allowing unauthorized access to system resources.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-9474

high

8.4

CWE

20 502

4/9/2018

20/11/2024

18/12/2024

CVE-2018-9474: Input Validation

First published: Tue Sep 04 2018(Updated: )

In writeToParcel of MediaPlayer.java, there is a possible serialization/deserialization mismatch due to improper input validation. 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	=7.0
Android	=7.1.1
Android	=7.1.2
Android	=8.0
Android	=8.1
Android	=9.0

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9474?
CVE-2018-9474 has been classified with a high severity rating due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9474?
To fix CVE-2018-9474, update affected Android devices to the latest security patch version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9474?
CVE-2018-9474 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9474?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-9474 does not require any user interaction, making it particularly concerning.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2018-9474?
The potential consequence of CVE-2018-9474 is local escalation of privilege, allowing unauthorized access to system resources.

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