CVE-2018-9557

HIGH

Android 7.0-7.1.2 - Use-After-Free in really_install_package

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In really_install_package of install.cpp, there is a possible free of arbitrary memory due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2. Android ID: A-35385357.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106147
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0017
EPSS Percentile 7.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-763 CWE-908
Status published
Products (3)
google/android 7.0
google/android 7.1.1
google/android 7.1.2
Published Dec 06, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026