High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 6, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2018-9557
CVE-2018-9557
Description
In really_install_package of install.cpp, there is a possible free of arbitrary memory due to uninitialized data. 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-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2. Android ID: A-35385357.
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Affected products
5- Range: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- www.securityfocus.com/bid/106147nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01nvdVendor Advisory
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