CVE-2018-9392 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.8 Published 4 Dec 2024 Updated 5 Dec 2024

A missing bounds check in the GPS HAL allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges via out-of-bounds write.

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-2018-9392?

CVE-2018-9392 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In get_binary of vendor/mediatek/proprietary/hardware/connectivity/gps/gps_hal/src/data_coder.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9392?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9392?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9392 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-2018-9392 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9392 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-j4cx-gm46-j4hg.