# CVE-2018-9452: In getOffsetForHorizontal of Layout.java, there is a possible application hang due to a slow width calculation.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-10-02 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- Google Inc. Android: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0

## Description

In getOffsetForHorizontal of Layout.java, there is a possible application hang due to a slow width calculation. This could lead to remote denial of service if a contact with many hidden unicode characters were sent to the device and used by a local app, 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-78464361

## 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://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/3b6f84b77c30ec0bab5147b0cffc192c86ba2634
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105484
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/54f661b16b308cf38d1b9703214591c0f83df64d%2C

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