CVE-2018-9360: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jun 4, 2018

Updated

In processl2capcmd of l2cmain.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-6.0 Android-6.0.1 Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-74201143.

Affected Software

8 affected components

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

Google Android

Event History

Jun 4, 2018

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Android·12:00 AM

SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Nov 6, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9360?

CVE-2018-9360 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow remote information disclosure without additional execution privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9360?

To fix CVE-2018-9360, update your Android device to the latest security patches provided by Google.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2018-9360?

CVE-2018-9360 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9360?

CVE-2018-9360 is an out of bounds read vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9360?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2018-9360.