CVE-2018-9490: google inc. android Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-9490 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast vulnerability in google inc. android. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 02-10-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In CollectValuesOrEntriesImpl of elements.cc, there is possible remote code execution due to type confusion. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege 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-111274046
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.44%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
73%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.44% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Google1 product
- androidEOL7.0 | 7.1.1 | 7.1.2 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 9.0
Google inc.1 product
- androidAndroid-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0
2 vendors · 2 products
References
4 links- android.googlesource.com/platform/…X Refsource MISC
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2CX Refsource CONFIRM
- android.googlesource.com/platform/external/v8/+/a24543157ae2cdd25da43e20f4e48a07481e6cebX Refsource MISCPatchThird Party Advisory