SB2018111438 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android



SB2018111438 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android

Published: November 14, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018111438
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9533)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

In ixheaacd_dec_data_init of ixheaacd_create.c there is a possible out of write read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-112766520


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.