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TI-2018-06977 Aliases CVE-2018-9568GHSA-8hfc-fgjc-59xp

Incorrect type conversion in Google Android

Priority LOW 35CWE-704Published · Updated

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: 43 fixed, 1 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-704 and the CVSS impact.

Summary

In sk_clone_lock of sock.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to type confusion. 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 kernel. Android ID: A-113509306. References: Upstream kernel.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.00759 55th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Red Hat: 10 advisoriesRed Hat: 43 fixed, 1 without a fix

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
GoogleAndroidAndroid kernel—No fix listedCNA
  • Android VendorGoogle Affected Android kernel Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 10

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDVulnerableGoogle
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*12.04VulnerableCanonical
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*14.04VulnerableCanonical
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.6VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.6VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.6VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 3.10.108; 3.11 to before 3.16.58; 3.17 to before 3.18.77; 3.19 to before 4.1.46; 4.2 to before 4.4.94; 4.5 to before 4.9.55; 4.10 to before 4.13.6VulnerableLinux
  • 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:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 14.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 3.10.108; 3.11 to before 3.16.58; 3.17 to before 3.18.77; 3.19 to before 4.1.46; 4.2 to before 4.4.94; 4.5 to before 4.9.55; 4.10 to before 4.13.6 Vulnerable ·Linux

Remediation

Red Hat 10 advisories

  • RHSA-2019:4255 Released 2019-12-17 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.6) kernel-2.6.32-504.82.1.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-504.82.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-504.82.1.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.6) python-perf-2.6.32-504.82.1.el6
  • RHSA-2019:4159 Released 2019-12-10 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.3) kernel-3.10.0-514.71.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-514.71.1.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-514.71.1.el7 +8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server E4S (v. 7.3) kernel-3.10.0-514.71.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-514.71.1.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-514.71.1.el7 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 7.3) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional E4S (v. 7.3) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-514.71.1.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional TUS (v. 7.3) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 7.3) kernel-3.10.0-514.71.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-514.71.1.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-514.71.1.el7 +8
  • RHSA-2019:4164 Released 2019-12-10 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.2) kernel-3.10.0-327.83.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-327.83.1.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-327.83.1.el7 +8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server E4S (v. 7.2) kernel-3.10.0-327.83.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-327.83.1.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-327.83.1.el7 +8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 7.2) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-327.83.1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional E4S (v. 7.2) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-327.83.1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional TUS (v. 7.2) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-327.83.1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 7.2) kernel-3.10.0-327.83.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-327.83.1.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-327.83.1.el7 +8
Show 7 more Red Hat advisories
  • RHSA-2019:4056 Released 2019-12-03 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.5) kernel-2.6.32-431.97.1.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-431.97.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-431.97.1.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.5) kernel-2.6.32-431.97.1.el6, python-perf-2.6.32-431.97.1.el6
  • RHSA-2019:3967 Released 2019-11-26 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.5) kernel-3.10.0-862.44.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.44.2.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-862.44.2.el7 +8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional EUS (v. 7.5) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.44.2.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.5) kernel-3.10.0-862.44.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.44.2.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-862.44.2.el7 +11
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 7.5) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-862.44.2.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.44.2.el7
  • RHSA-2019:2736 Released 2019-09-12 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6, kernel-bootwrapper-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-754.22.1.el6
  • RHSA-2019:2696 Released 2019-09-12 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.4) kernel-3.10.0-693.58.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-693.58.1.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-693.58.1.el7 +7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional EUS (v. 7.4) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-693.58.1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.4) kernel-3.10.0-693.58.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-693.58.1.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-693.58.1.el7 +10
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 7.4) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-693.58.1.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-693.58.1.el7
  • RHSA-2019:2730 Released 2019-09-11 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel-rt security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2 kernel-rt-1:3.10.0-693.58.1.rt56.652.el6rt, kernel-rt-debug-1:3.10.0-693.58.1.rt56.652.el6rt, kernel-rt-debug-devel-1:3.10.0-693.58.1.rt56.652.el6rt +7
  • RHSA-2019:0512 Released 2019-03-13 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7, kernel-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7, kernel-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7, kernel-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7 +12
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7, kernel-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-957.10.1.el7
  • RHSA-2019:0514 Released 2019-03-13 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel-rt security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Realtime (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-957.10.1.rt56.921.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-957.10.1.rt56.921.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-957.10.1.rt56.921.el7 +4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-957.10.1.rt56.921.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-957.10.1.rt56.921.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-957.10.1.rt56.921.el7 +7

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5AffectedNo fix planned: Will not fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2019:0512
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2019:0512
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2019:0512
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.4)Fixed RHSA-2019:2696
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.5)Fixed RHSA-2019:3967
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2019:0512
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional EUS (v. 7.4)Fixed RHSA-2019:2696
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional EUS (v. 7.5)Fixed RHSA-2019:3967
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2019:2736
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2019:2736
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2019:2736
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2019:2736
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Realtime (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2019:0514
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2019:2736
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2019:0512
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.5)Fixed RHSA-2019:4056
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.6)Fixed RHSA-2019:4255
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.2)Fixed RHSA-2019:4164
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.3)Fixed RHSA-2019:4159
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server E4S (v. 7.2)Fixed RHSA-2019:4164
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server E4S (v. 7.3)Fixed RHSA-2019:4159
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.4)Fixed RHSA-2019:2696
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.5)Fixed RHSA-2019:3967
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2019:2736
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2019:0512
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.5)Fixed RHSA-2019:4056
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.6)Fixed RHSA-2019:4255
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 7.2)Fixed RHSA-2019:4164
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 7.3)Fixed RHSA-2019:4159
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional E4S (v. 7.2)Fixed RHSA-2019:4164
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional E4S (v. 7.3)Fixed RHSA-2019:4159
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 7.4)Fixed RHSA-2019:2696
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 7.5)Fixed RHSA-2019:3967
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional TUS (v. 7.2)Fixed RHSA-2019:4164
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional TUS (v. 7.3)Fixed RHSA-2019:4159
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 7.2)Fixed RHSA-2019:4164
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 7.3)Fixed RHSA-2019:4159
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2019:2736
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2019:0512
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2019:2736
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2019:0512
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2019:0514
Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2Fixed RHSA-2019:2730
Not affected: 2 products
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-9568
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-8hfc-fgjc-59xp

References

Patch 1

Advisory 12

  • 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
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