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CVE-2018-9515 Detail

Description

In sdcardfs_create and sdcardfs_mkdir of inode.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-111641492 References: N/A


Metrics

 
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Hyperlink Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105483 Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01 Vendor Advisory 
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45558/ Exploit  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
NVD-CWE-noinfo Insufficient Information cwe source acceptance level NIST  
CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2018-9515
NVD Published Date:
10/02/2018
NVD Last Modified:
10/02/2019
Source:
Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)