Description
In ResStringPool::setTo of ResourceTypes.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 6, 6.0.1, 7, 8, 8.1, nyc-mr1-dev, nyc-mr2-dev | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
GitHub 1 repository
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Pazhanivelmani/frameworks_base_Android_6.0.1_r22_CVE-2018-9338 ★ 0 · Feb 21, 2025
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