What is the severity of CVE-2018-9340?

The severity of CVE-2018-9340 is considered moderate due to the potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9340?

To fix CVE-2018-9340, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9340?

CVE-2018-9340 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9340?

CVE-2018-9340 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.

Can CVE-2018-9340 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-9340 may be exploited if an attacker has access to manipulate the affected Android system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-9340

high

7.5

CWE

125 787

4/6/2018

19/11/2024

22/11/2024

CVE-2018-9340

First published: Mon Jun 04 2018(Updated: )

In ResStringPool::setTo of ResourceTypes.cpp, it's possible for an attacker to control the value of mStringPoolSize to be out of bounds, causing information disclosure.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android
Google Android	=6.0
Google Android	=6.0.1
Google Android	=7.0
Google Android	=7.1.1
Google Android	=7.1.2
Google Android	=8.0
Google Android	=8.1

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-06-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9340?
The severity of CVE-2018-9340 is considered moderate due to the potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9340?
To fix CVE-2018-9340, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9340?
CVE-2018-9340 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9340?
CVE-2018-9340 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.
Can CVE-2018-9340 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-9340 may be exploited if an attacker has access to manipulate the affected Android system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9340?
The severity of CVE-2018-9340 is considered moderate due to the potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9340?
To fix CVE-2018-9340, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9340?
CVE-2018-9340 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9340?
CVE-2018-9340 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.
Can CVE-2018-9340 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-9340 may be exploited if an attacker has access to manipulate the affected Android system.