SB2018120619 - Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android
Published: December 6, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018120619
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote 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-2018-9549)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In lppTransposer of lpp_tran.cpp there is a possible out of bounds write due to 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-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-112160868.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.