CVE-2018-9557 (GCVE-0-2018-9557)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2018-12-06 14:00
Modified
2024-08-05 07:24
Severity ?
CWE
  • Elevation of privilege
Summary
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.
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Google Inc. Android Version: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2
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