CVE-2018-9490 json
In CollectValuesOrEntriesImpl of elements.cc, there is possible remote code execution due to type confusion.
published 2018-10-02 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-21084
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 73%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In CollectValuesOrEntriesImpl of elements.cc, there is possible remote code execution due to type confusion. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-111274046
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Google Inc. Android
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-704 Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast
References
- android.googlesource.com /platform/external/chromium-libpac/+/948d4753664cc4e6b33cc3de634ac8fd5f781382%2C
-
android.googlesource.com
/platform/external/v8/+/a24543157ae2cdd25da43e20f4e48a07481e6ceb
patch, third-party-advisory
- source.android.com /security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/105484
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-9490
- NVD CVE-2018-9490
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