# CVE-2018-9497: In impeg2\_fmt\_conv\_yuv420p\_to\_yuv420sp\_uv\_av8 of impeg2\_format\_conv.s there is a possible out of bounds write due to missing bounds check.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-10-02 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## 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 impeg2_fmt_conv_yuv420p_to_yuv420sp_uv_av8 of impeg2_format_conv.s there is a possible out of bounds write due to missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution 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-74078669

## 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/external/libmpeg2/+/bef16671c891e16f25a7b174bc528eea109357be
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105481

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