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CVE-2018-9463

6.7 · MEDIUM

In sw49408_irq_runtime_engine_debug of touch_sw49408.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check.

Published Dec 5, 2024CWE-787EPSS 0.08%

Overview

CVE-2018-9463 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 5, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In sw49408_irq_runtime_engine_debug of touch_sw49408.c, there is a possible

out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to

local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User

interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refsource.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-08-01

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9463?

CVE-2018-9463 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 5, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-9463?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-9463?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-9463?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2018-9463 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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