CVE-2018-9418 Memory corruption in Android

High 8.8 Published 2 Dec 2024 Updated 3 Dec 2024

A stack buffer overflow in Android's dtif_rc.cc allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without user interaction or privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-9418?

CVE-2018-9418 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Dec 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In handle_app_cur_val_response of dtif_rc.cc, there is a possible stack buffer overflow due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9418?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9418?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9418 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-2018-9418 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9418 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-6962-78fv-7v2v.