CVE-2018-9533 Memory corruption in Android
A missing bounds check in the Android audio decoder allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media files.
- 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-2018-9533?
CVE-2018-9533 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_dec_data_init of ixheaacd_create.c there is a possible out of write read 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-112766520
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9533?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9533?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9533 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-2018-9533 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9533 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rp7g-8656-pjc6.