CVE-2018-9516 (High) detected in linuxlinux-4.1.18

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CVE-2018-9516 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.1.18

Apache Software Foundation (ASF)

Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/?wsslib=linux

Found in HEAD commit: d320b28538efef34097703b1fd51d4131f87b779

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (2)

/drivers/hid/hid-debug.c /drivers/hid/hid-debug.c

Vulnerability Details

In hid_debug_events_read of drivers/hid/hid-debug.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-71361580.

Publish Date: 2018-11-06

URL: CVE-2018-9516

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-09-01

Release Date: 2018-11-06

Fix Resolution: v4.18-rc5

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.

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