CVE-2018-9380 Memory corruption in Android

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can escalate privileges via out-of-bounds write in Android's Bluetooth stack, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-9380?

CVE-2018-9380 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In l2c_lcc_proc_pdu of l2c_fcr.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9380?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9380?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9380 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-9380 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9380 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xm64-rgmg-cp62.

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