# CVE-2018-9516: In hid\_debug\_events\_read of drivers/hid/hid-debug.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check.

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

## Affected

- Google Inc. Android: version range not reported

## Description

In hid_debug_events_read of drivers/hid/hid-debug.c, there is a possible out of bounds 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. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-71361580.

## 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://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00003.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-5/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-4/
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-09-01
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4308
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-3/
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2043
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2029

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