CVE-2018-9569 Memory corruption in Android

High 8.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in the Android DRC gain decoder allows remote code execution via 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-2018-9569?

CVE-2018-9569 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 7 Dec 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 impd_init_drc_decode_post_config of impd_drc_gain_decoder.c there is a possible out-of-bound write due to incorrect 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-113885537.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9569?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9569?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9569 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-2018-9569 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9569 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-r9gw-8p95-vg34.

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