CVE-2018-9404 Integer overflow in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in the Android RIL component allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges via an 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-2018-9404?

CVE-2018-9404 is a high-severity 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 oemCallback of ril.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-190, CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9404?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9404?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9404 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-9404 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9404 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x7qc-9ccg-fgv7.

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