CVE-2018-9466

Description

In the xmlSnprintfElementContent function of valid.c, there is a possible out of bounds write. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in an unprivileged app with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.61%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: Google Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9466?
CVE-2018-9466 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-9466?
To fix CVE-2018-9466, 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-2018-9466 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-9466 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-9466?
CVE-2018-9466 affects Google Android.
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