CVE-2018-9389

HIGH

Android - Heap Buffer Overflow in ip6_append_data

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In ip6_append_data of ip6_output.c, there is a possible way to achieve code execution due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0011
EPSS Percentile 1.3%
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 no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-787
Status published
Products (1)
google/android
Published Jan 18, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026