What is the severity of CVE-2018-9551?

CVE-2018-9551 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9551?

To fix CVE-2018-9551, update your Android device to the latest software version that addresses this vulnerability.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-9551?

CVE-2018-9551 primarily affects devices running Android 9.0.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-9551?

CVE-2018-9551 is associated with an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could be exploited for remote code execution.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9551?

Yes, user interaction is required for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9551 in the media server.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-9551

critical

9.3

CWE

787

3/12/2018

6/12/2018

26/8/2024

CVE-2018-9551

First published: Mon Dec 03 2018(Updated: )

In CAacDecoder_Init of aacdecoder.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bound write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution in the media server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-112891548.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android
Android	=9.0

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9551?
CVE-2018-9551 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9551?
To fix CVE-2018-9551, update your Android device to the latest software version that addresses this vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-9551?
CVE-2018-9551 primarily affects devices running Android 9.0.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-9551?
CVE-2018-9551 is associated with an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could be exploited for remote code execution.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9551?
Yes, user interaction is required for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9551 in the media server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9551?
CVE-2018-9551 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9551?
To fix CVE-2018-9551, update your Android device to the latest software version that addresses this vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-9551?
CVE-2018-9551 primarily affects devices running Android 9.0.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-9551?
CVE-2018-9551 is associated with an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could be exploited for remote code execution.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9551?
Yes, user interaction is required for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9551 in the media server.