CVE-2018-15005: High severity zte zmax champ vulnerability
The ZTE ZMAX Champ Android device with a build fingerprint of ZTE/Z917VL/fortune:6.0.1/MMB29M/20170327.120922:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed platform app with a package name of com.zte.zdm.sdm (versionCode=31, versionName=V5.0.3) that contains an exported broadcast receiver app component named com.zte.zdm.VdmcBroadcastReceiver 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-15005?
CVE-2018-15005 has a high severity due to the presence of an exported broadcast receiver that can be exploited by malicious applications.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15005?
To fix CVE-2018-15005, update the ZTE ZMAX Champ firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What does CVE-2018-15005 affect?
CVE-2018-15005 affects the ZTE ZMAX Champ Android device running firmware version 5.0.3.
What is the risk of CVE-2018-15005?
The risk of CVE-2018-15005 includes unauthorized access to sensitive data and the ability for attackers to execute malicious actions through the vulnerable broadcast receiver.
Is CVE-2018-15005 a zero-day vulnerability?
CVE-2018-15005 was disclosed publicly, but its exploitation risk still classifies it as a critical concern for users of affected devices.