SB2018100219 - Integer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: October 2, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018100219
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) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9491)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In AMediaCodecCryptoInfo_new of NdkMediaCodec.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution in external apps with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-111603051
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.