SB2018111442 - Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android
Published: November 14, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018111442
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) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9537)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In CAacDecoder_DecodeFrame of aacdecode.cpp, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution in the media server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-112891564
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.