CVE-2018-9424

Summary

CVE-2018-9424 is a vulnerability affecting the CryptoPlugin component in CryptoPlugin.cpp. The issue involves a missing bounds check in the CryptoPlugin::decrypt function, leading to a possible out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability permits local privilege escalation without the need for additional execution privileges, making it a significant security concern. User interaction is not required for exploitation, increasing the potential threat.

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