CVE-2018-9553

HIGH

Android - Use-After-Free in MKV Parser

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In MasteringMetadata::Parse of mkvparser.cc there is a possible double free due to an insecure default value. This could lead to remote code execution 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. Android ID: A-116615297.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106137
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0109
EPSS Percentile 61.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-415
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 Dec 06, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026