CVE-2018-9387 Integer overflow in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A heap overflow via integer overflow in Android allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-9387?

CVE-2018-9387 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In multiple functions of mnh-sm.c, there is a possible way to trigger a heap overflow due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9387?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9387?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9387 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-9387 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9387 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v5rq-wfmw-7555.

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