CVE-2018-9452

Description

In getOffsetForHorizontal of Layout.java, there is a possible application hang due to a slow width calculation. This could lead to remote denial of service if a contact with many hidden unicode characters were sent to the device and used by a local app, 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-78464361

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.40%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory googlesource.com
Affected: Google Inc. Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/3b6f84b77c30ec0bab5147b0cffc192c86ba2634 third party advisory patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105484 third party advisory vdb entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/54f661b16b308cf38d1b9703214591c0f83df64d%2C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9452?
CVE-2018-9452 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-9452?
To fix CVE-2018-9452, 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-2018-9452 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-9452 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-2018-9452?
CVE-2018-9452 affects Google Inc. Android.
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