CVE-2018-14985
First published: Fri Dec 28 2018(Updated: )
The Leagoo Z5C Android device with a build fingerprint of sp7731c_1h10_32v4_bird:6.0/MRA58K/android.20170629.214736:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed platform app with a package name of com.android.settings (versionCode=23, versionName=6.0-android.20170630.092853) that contains an exported broadcast receiver that allows any app co-located on the device to programmatically initiate a factory reset. In addition, the app initiating the factory reset does not require any permissions. A factory reset will remove all user data and apps from the device. This will result in the loss of any data that have not been backed up or synced externally. The capability to perform a factory reset is not directly available to third-party apps (those that the user installs themselves with the exception of enabled Mobile Device Management (MDM) apps), although this capability can be obtained by leveraging an unprotected app component of a pre-installed platform app.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Leagoo Z5c Firmware | =6.0 | |
| Leagoo Z5C |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14985?
CVE-2018-14985 is a vulnerability found in the Leagoo Z5C Android device, which contains a pre-installed platform app with an exported component that allows arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-14985?
CVE-2018-14985 has a severity keyword of 'high' and a severity value of 7.1.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-14985?
The affected software for CVE-2018-14985 is the Leagoo Z5C Android device with firmware version 6.0.
How can I fix CVE-2018-14985?
To fix CVE-2018-14985, it is recommended to update the firmware of the Leagoo Z5C device to a newer version that contains the necessary security patches.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-14985?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-14985 at the following references: [Link 1](https://www.kryptowire.com/portal/android-firmware-defcon-2018/), [Link 2](https://www.kryptowire.com/portal/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DEFCON-26-Johnson-and-Stavrou-Vulnerable-Out-of-the-Box-An-Eval-of-Android-Carrier-Devices-WP-Updated.pdf)
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