SB2018111427 - Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android
Published: November 14, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018111427
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9522)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In the serialization functions of StatsLogEventWrapper.java, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to unnecessary functionality which may be abused. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the system process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-112550251
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.