CVE-2018-9388

In store_upgrade and store_cmd of drivers/input/touchscreen/stm/ftm4_pdc.c, there are out of bound writes due to missing bounds checks or integer underflows

High · published December 5, 2024

CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
4.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky oversight in bounds checking could turn your touchscreen driver into a privilege escalation gateway! Picture a delivery driver who skips the address verification process—suddenly, they could drop a package at the wrong door without checking who lives there. That's exactly how this vulnerability allows unauthorized access! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining elevated privileges, potentially giving them control over critical system functions. Imagine a stranger walking into your house and having access to everything—it’s absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Picture a delivery driver who skips the address verification process—suddenly, they could drop a package at the wrong door without checking who lives there. That's exactly how this vulnerability allows unauthorized access! This vulnerability arises from out-of-bounds writes in the touchscreen driver due to missing bounds checks or integer underflows, which could allow attackers to escalate their privileges within the system.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining elevated privileges, potentially giving them control over critical system functions. Imagine a stranger walking into your house and having access to everything—it’s absolutely devastating! To mitigate this risk, ensure that you update your drivers to the latest version where this issue is patched. Additionally, review your system for any configurations that may be affected by this vulnerability. You've got this! Patch those drivers and keep your system locked down! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00159 · 4.6th percentile
Published
2024-12-05T22:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 DEC 22:22Z
    In store_upgrade and store_cmd of drivers/input/touchscreen/stm/ftm4_pdc.c, there are out of bound writes due to missing bounds checks or integer underflows
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