CVE-2018-9340

MEDIUM
Published Nov 19, 2024 Modified Nov 22, 2024 CWE-125 CWE-787

Description

In ResStringPool::setTo of ResourceTypes.cpp, it's possible for an attacker to control the value of mStringPoolSize to be out of bounds, causing information disclosure.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read
CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor Product
google android
google android
google android
google android
google android
google android
google android

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9340? +
In ResStringPool::setTo of ResourceTypes.cpp, it's possible for an attacker to control the value of mStringPoolSize to be out of bounds, causing information disclosure. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2018-9340? +
CVE-2018-9340 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-9340? +
CVE-2018-9340 affects products from google, specifically: android. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2018-9340? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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