CVE-2018-9518: Canonical Ubuntu Linux

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In nfc_llcp_build_sdreq_tlv of llcp_commands.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-73083945.

Affected products

• Canonical Ubuntu Linux: version 12.04 only; version 14.04 only
• Google Android: affected versions not specified

Published 2018-12-07. Last modified 2026-06-17.