Use-after-free in Google Android - CVE-2018-9514

 

Use-after-free in Google Android - CVE-2018-9514

Published: October 2, 2018 / Updated: August 8, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU36587
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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-2018-9514
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android

Detailed vulnerability description

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

In sdcardfs_open of file.c, there is a possible Use After Free due to an unusual root cause. 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 kernel Android ID: A-111642636 References: N/A


How to mitigate CVE-2018-9514

Install update from vendor's website.

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