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5.5

Android Binder: Local Information Exposure in Parcel.cpp

CVE-2018-9421 · published 1 year ago
Summary

An issue in Android's Binder system allows local attackers to access sensitive information without needing special permissions. This could happen when data is shared between processes. To mitigate this, update to the latest version of the affected Android system component.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android 6.0
6.0.1
7.0
7.1.1
7.1.2
8.0
8.1
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In writeInplace of Parcel.cpp, there is a possible information leak across processes, using Binder, due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional exe...
In writeInplace of Parcel.cpp, there is a possible information leak across processes, using Binder, due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-908Use of Uninitialized Resource
Timeline
Published19 Nov 2024
Updated30 Sep 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-9421 · NVD
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