Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-9367 is a high-severity Android local privilege escalation issue. A local attacker with low privileges could trigger an out-of-bounds write without user interaction, potentially gaining higher control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability on affected devices.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for Android fleets that may still include older or unsupported devices. The risk is local rather than remote, but successful exploitation could materially compromise a device.
Technical view
The issue is an improper input validation flaw in FT_ACDK_CCT_V2_OP_ISP_SET_TUNING_PARAS within Meta_CCAP_Para.cpp, causing a possible out-of-bounds write. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high impact across CIA.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Android device builds or SoC-related components covered by the Android June 2018 security bulletin. The provided affected-version detail is only “SoCVersion,” so exact model and firmware scope requires vendor or OEM confirmation.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show active exploitation, and this CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation is local, requires low privileges, and does not require user interaction, which matters most on devices where untrusted local apps can run.
Researcher notes
The public record gives function, file, weakness type, and CVSS, but not detailed affected models or exploit evidence. Avoid broad product claims beyond Android and SoCVersion unless confirmed by OEM bulletins.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Android or OEM updates covering the June 2018 security bulletin.
- Confirm affected device models and firmware with vendor or OEM advisories.
- Prioritize unsupported Android devices for replacement or isolation.
- Restrict installation of untrusted apps on potentially affected devices.
- Monitor vendor guidance for any product-specific remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Android devices, OS builds, patch levels, and SoC details.
- Check whether devices include the June 2018 Android security bulletin fixes.
- Map affected assets against vendor or OEM CVE advisories.
- Review vulnerability scanner findings for CVE-2018-9367 carefully.
- Document unsupported devices that cannot receive relevant updates.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-06-01CVE reference
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CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Write
Out-of-bounds Write represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.