CVE-2018-9415

Description

In driver_override_store and driver_override_show of bus.c, there is a possible double free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-69129004 References: Upstream kernel.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: Google Inc. Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-2/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-3/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-07-01 patch vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9415?
CVE-2018-9415 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-9415?
To fix CVE-2018-9415, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-9415 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-9415 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-9415?
CVE-2018-9415 affects Google Inc. Android.
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