CVE-2018-9516

kernel: HID: debug: Buffer overflow in hid_debug_events_read() in drivers/hid/hid-debug.c

Published Nov 6, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1531-1 linux-4.9 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4308-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-21110 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3871-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3871-3 Linux kernel (AWS, GCP, KVM, OEM, Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3871-4 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3871-5 Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 5:09 PM
Reserved
Apr 5, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 6, 2018, 5:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:06 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Sep 14, 2018, 12:00 AM