CVE-2018-9398 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A local attacker with system privileges can exploit an out-of-bounds write in the MediaTek FM radio driver to escalate privileges.

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-2018-9398?

CVE-2018-9398 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 fm_set_stat of mediatek FM radio driver, there is a possible OOB write due to improper input validation. 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-2018-9398?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9398?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9398 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-2018-9398 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9398 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3463-cgm9-fqjg.

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