Use-after-free in Google, Google Android

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU36330

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9557

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 7.0 - 7.1.2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106147
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.