CVE-2018-9371

CVE-2018-9371 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Description

In the Mediatek Preloader, there are out of bounds reads and writes due to an exposed interface that allows arbitrary peripheral memory mapping with insufficient blacklisting/whitelisting. This could lead to local elevation of privilege, given physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9371?
In the Mediatek Preloader, there are out of bounds reads and writes due to an exposed interface that allows arbitrary peripheral memory mapping with insufficient blacklisting/whitelisting. This could lead to local elevation of privilege, given physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2018-9371?
CVE-2018-9371 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-9371 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-9371?
CVE-2018-9371 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9371?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2018-9371 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2018-9371 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-20965.
When was CVE-2018-9371 published?
CVE-2018-9371 was published on 2024-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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