CVE-2018-9529 Memory corruption in Android

High 8.8 Published Updated

A missing bounds check in the Android audio decoder allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-9529?

CVE-2018-9529 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In ixheaacd_individual_ch_stream of ixheaacd_channel.c there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-112551874

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9529?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9529?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9529 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-2018-9529 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9529 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3jj9-3jpr-cgcx.

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