CVE-2018-9444

MEDIUM

Android - Denial of Service via Infinite Loop in ih264d_video_decode

Title source: llm

Description

In ih264d_video_decode of ih264d_api.c there is a possible resource exhaustion due to an infinite loop. This could lead to remote temporary device denial of service (remote hang or reboot) with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-6.0 Android-6.0.1 Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android ID: A-63521984.

References (2)

Core 2

Core References

Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5

EPSS 0.0053

EPSS Percentile 40.7%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE

CWE-835

Status published

Products (5)

google/android 6.0

google/android 6.0.1

google/android 7.0

google/android 7.1.1

google/android 7.1.2

Published Nov 06, 2018

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026