CVE-2018-9557: google inc. android Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-9557 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference vulnerability in google inc. android. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 6.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 06-12-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In really_install_package of install.cpp, there is a possible free of arbitrary memory due to uninitialized data. 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-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2. Android ID: A-35385357.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
0.17%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
6%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.17% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-763Release of Invalid Pointer or ReferenceThe product attempts to return a memory resource to the system, but it calls the wrong release function or calls the appropriate release function incorrectly.
- CWE-908Use of Uninitialized ResourceThe product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized.
Affected systems
Google1 product
- androidEOL7.0 | 7.1.1 | 7.1.2
Google inc.1 product
- androidAndroid-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2
2 vendors · 2 products