CVE-2018-9515 json
In sdcardfs_create and sdcardfs_mkdir of inode.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper locking.
published 2018-10-02 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-21109
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.7%
- EPSS 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 53%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-45558)
Exploit prediction
0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 53% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-45558 Android - sdcardfs Changes current->fs Without Proper Locking dos, 2018-10-08
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Google Inc. Android
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/45558/
exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
-
source.android.com
/security/bulletin/2018-10-01
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/105483
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-9515
- NVD CVE-2018-9515
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