CVE-2018-9380: android Memory Corruption — Fix

Description

In l2c_lcc_proc_pdu of l2c_fcr.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9380? +

In l2c_lcc_proc_pdu of l2c_fcr.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-9380? +

CVE-2018-9380 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-9380? +

CVE-2018-9380 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-2018-9380? +

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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