SB2018120617 - Input validation error in Google, Google Android
Published: December 6, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018120617
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9547)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In unflatten of GraphicBuffer.cpp, there is a possible bad fd close due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the system server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-114223584.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.