Description
In ResStringPool::setTo of ResourceTypes.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Exploits (1)
nomisec
WORKING POC
by Pazhanivelmani · poc
https://github.com/Pazhanivelmani/frameworks_base_Android_6.0.1_r22_CVE-2018-9338
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-06-01
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0005
EPSS Percentile
14.1%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-787
Status
published
Products (7)
google/android
6.0
google/android
6.0.1
google/android
7.0
google/android
7.1.1
google/android
7.1.2
google/android
8.0
google/android
8.1
Published
Nov 19, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026