CVE-2018-9531: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Nov 5, 2018
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Updated

In AudioSpecificConfigParse of tpdecasc.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write 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. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-112661641

Affected Software

2 affected components
Google Android=9.0
Google Android

Event History

Nov 5, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attack requires user interaction. The vulnerable condition is an out-of-bounds write in AudioSpecificConfig_Parse, and successful exploitation could result in remote code execution without requiring additional execution privileges.

2

Which Android versions are identified as affected?

The provided data identifies Android 9 as affected.

3

How severe is the issue?

It is rated critical with a CVSS v3.0 score of 9.3. The vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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