# CVE-2018-9395: In mtk\_cfg80211\_vendor\_packet\_keep\_alive\_start and mtk\_cfg80211\_vendor\_set\_config of drivers/misc/mediatek/connectivity/wlan/gen2/os/linux/g

- Severity: CVSS 7.8 (High), CISA-ADP
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2024-12-04 · Updated: 2024-12-05

## Affected

- Google Android: Kernel

## Description

In mtk_cfg80211_vendor_packet_keep_alive_start and mtk_cfg80211_vendor_set_config of drivers/misc/mediatek/connectivity/wlan/gen2/os/linux/gl_vendor.c, there is a possible OOB 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Google Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01

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