CVE-2018-9435: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published Dec 2, 2024

Updated

In gattprocesserrorrsp of gattcl.cc, there is a possible out of bound read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

7 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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-08-01

Event History

Dec 2, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:12 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:12 PM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·10:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9435?

CVE-2018-9435 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9435?

To fix CVE-2018-9435, you should update to the latest patched version of Android provided by Google, specifically those newer than the affected versions.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9435?

Affected versions by CVE-2018-9435 include Android 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2018-9435?

CVE-2018-9435 can be exploited to perform local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges.

Does CVE-2018-9435 require user interaction to exploit?

No, CVE-2018-9435 does not require user interaction for exploitation.