CVE-2018-9466: android Memory Corruption — Fix

Description

In the xmlSnprintfElementContent function of valid.c, there is a possible out of bounds write. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in an unprivileged app 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/security/bulletin/2018-09-01

Other References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241108-0002/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9466? +

In the xmlSnprintfElementContent function of valid.c, there is a possible out of bounds write. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in an unprivileged app 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-2018-9466? +

CVE-2018-9466 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-2018-9466? +

CVE-2018-9466 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-2018-9466? +

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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