CVE-2018-9473 Integer overflow in Android
An integer overflow in the Android video decoder allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-9473?
CVE-2018-9473 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Oct 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In ihevcd_parse_sei_payload of ihevcd_parse_headers.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android ID: A-65484460
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9473?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9473?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9473 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-9473 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9473 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v4cq-hxrf-6ph3.