CVE-2018-9430

Google Android remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.40%

Published2 Dec 2024

Description

In prop2cfg of btif_storage.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Android6.0 · 6.0.1 · 7.0 · 7.1.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2018-9430 being actively exploited?

CVE-2018-9430 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.40%.

How severe is CVE-2018-9430?

CVE-2018-9430 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-9430?

Affected products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9430?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.