Integer overflow in Google Android
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 12 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-190 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
In the hidp_process_report in bluetooth, there is an integer overflow. This could lead to an out of bounds write with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-65853588 References: Upstream kernel.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android | Android kernel | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Android VendorGoogle Affected Android kernel Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 9
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* | 12.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 12.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 14.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 16.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 18.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 3.14 to before 3.16.58; 3.17 to before 3.18.119; 3.19 to before 4.4.149; 4.5 to before 4.9.121; 4.10 to before 4.14.64; 4.15 to before 4.17.16; 4.18 to before 4.18.2 | Vulnerable | Linux |
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* Versions 12.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 12.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 14.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 16.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 18.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 3.14 to before 3.16.58; 3.17 to before 3.18.119; 3.19 to before 4.4.149; 4.5 to before 4.9.121; 4.10 to before 4.14.64; 4.15 to before 4.17.16; 4.18 to before 4.18.2 Vulnerable ·Linux
Remediation
Red Hat 3 advisories
- RHSA-2019:2043 Released 2019-08-07 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-rt security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-1062.rt56.1022.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-1062.rt56.1022.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-1062.rt56.1022.el7 +4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-1062.rt56.1022.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-1062.rt56.1022.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-1062.rt56.1022.el7 +7
- RHSA-2019:2029 Released 2019-08-06 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-1062.el7, kernel-3.10.0-1062.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-1062.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1062.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-1062.el7, kernel-3.10.0-1062.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-1062.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1062.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-1062.el7, kernel-3.10.0-1062.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-1062.el7 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-1062.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1062.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-1062.el7, kernel-3.10.0-1062.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-1062.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1062.el7
- RHSA-2018:2948 Released 2018-10-30 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-alt security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7) kernel-4.14.0-115.el7a, kernel-abi-whitelists-4.14.0-115.el7a, kernel-alt-4.14.0-115.el7a +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) kernel-debug-devel-4.14.0-115.el7a, kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.14.0-115.el7a
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:2029 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:2029 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:2029 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:2029 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:2029 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:2029 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:2029 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:2029 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2948 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2948 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:2043 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:2043 |
Not affected: 3 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-9363
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-4jqv-ffjp-jw6v
References
More Google Android vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-42236 Improper authorization in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-30821 Use after free in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2023-17777 Improper privilege management in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-30872 Integer overflow in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
- TI-2024-21766 there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
- TI-2025-30849 Missing authentication in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
Sources
- CVE-2018-9363 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-9363 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-4jqv-ffjp-jw6v · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2018-9363 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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