SB2018100217 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android
Published: October 2, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018100217
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9476)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In avrc_pars_browsing_cmd of avrc_pars_tg.cc, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in the Bluetooth service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-109699112
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.