# CVE-2018-9473: In ihevcd\_parse\_sei\_payload of ihevcd\_parse\_headers.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow.

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

## Affected

- Google Inc. Android: Android-8.0

## Description

In ihevcd_parse_sei_payload of ihevcd_parse_headers.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android ID: A-65484460

## 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/2018-10-01%2C
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105481
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libhevc/+/9f0fb67540d2259e4930d9bd5f1a1a6fb95af862

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