# CVE-2018-9444: In ih264d\_video\_decode of ih264d\_api.c there is a possible resource exhaustion due to an infinite loop.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-11-06 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- Google Inc. Android: Android-6.0 Android-6.0.1 Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2

## Description

In ih264d_video_decode of ih264d_api.c there is a possible resource exhaustion due to an infinite loop. This could lead to remote temporary device denial of service (remote hang or reboot) with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-6.0 Android-6.0.1 Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android ID: A-63521984.

## What to do

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

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432

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