Vulnerabilities > CVE-2018-9557 - Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference vulnerability in Google Android 7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2

047910
CVSS 7.2 - HIGH
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
local
low complexity
google
CWE-763

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.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
OS
Google
3

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)