How severe is CVE-2018-9420?

CVE-2018-9420 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-9420 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-2018-9420?

CVE-2018-9420 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9420?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2018-9420 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-9420 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21014.

When was CVE-2018-9420 published?

CVE-2018-9420 was published on 2024-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-9420

CVE-2018-9420 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-908.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21014
Weakness: CWE-908
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2024-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In BnCameraService::onTransact of CameraService.cpp, there is a possible information disclosure due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9420?: In BnCameraService::onTransact of CameraService.cpp, there is a possible information disclosure due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2018-9420?: CVE-2018-9420 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-9420 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-2018-9420?: CVE-2018-9420 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9420?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2018-9420 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-9420 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21014.
When was CVE-2018-9420 published?: CVE-2018-9420 was published on 2024-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-07-01

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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