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CVE-2018-9515
In sdcardfs_create and sdcardfs_mkdir of inode.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper locking. This could lead to local…
High7.8EPSS 0.71%
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- google_android
Description
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
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.0 | High7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 0.71% · top 46% of all CVEs (4 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 7.8.
Weakness
- Elevation of privilege
- CWE-119 (opens in a new tab)All about CWE-119 and its CVEs
Affected products
- affected Android kernel
References (3)
- 45558 (opens in a new tab)exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DBx_transferred
- 105483 (opens in a new tab)vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDx_transferred
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
Sources
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