Out-of-bounds write in Google Android
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 10 fixed, 4 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-787 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
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.
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 · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | |
| 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: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:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Google
- 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: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
Remediation
Red Hat 2 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
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix yet: Fix deferred |
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2 | Affected | No fix yet: Fix deferred |
| 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 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: 1 product
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-9516
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-c2cw-mr63-g5r3
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-2018-9516 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-9516 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-c2cw-mr63-g5r3 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2018-9516 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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