CVE-2018-9401

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via Incorrect Bounds Check

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In many locations, there is a possible way to access kernel memory in user space due to an incorrect bounds check. 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 0.0009
EPSS Percentile 0.8%
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 total

Details

CWE
CWE-276
Status published
Products (1)
google/android
Published Jan 18, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026