CVE-2018-9570 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.8 Published 7 Dec 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An out-of-bounds write in Android's DRC parser allows remote code execution via crafted media files, 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-2018-9570?

CVE-2018-9570 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 7 Dec 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 impd_parse_drc_ext_v1 of impd_drc_dynamic_payload.c there is a possible out-of-bound write due to 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-115375616.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9570?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9570?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9570 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-2018-9570 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9570 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-g28f-5m34-7xxx.