CVE-2018-9491

HIGH

Android 7.0-9.0 - Remote Code Execution via Integer Overflow in AMediaCodecCryptoInfo_new

Title source: llm

Description

In AMediaCodecCryptoInfo_new of NdkMediaCodec.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution in external apps with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-111603051

References (3)

Core 3

Core References

Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105484

Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/2b4667baa5a2badbdfec1794156ee17d4afef37c

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0151

EPSS Percentile 71.3%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

Details

CWE

CWE-190 CWE-787

Status published

Products (6)

google/android 7.0

google/android 7.1.1

google/android 7.1.2

google/android 8.0

google/android 8.1

google/android 9.0

Published Oct 02, 2018

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026