CVE-2018-9446: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2018

Updated

In smpbrstatemachineevent of smpbrmain.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to memory corruption. This could lead to remote code execution 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-80145946.

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

Remediation

Patch Available

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

Event History

Aug 6, 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

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9446?

CVE-2018-9446 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9446?

To fix CVE-2018-9446, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2018-9446?

CVE-2018-9446 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.

Can CVE-2018-9446 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2018-9446 can be exploited without any user interaction required.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9446?

CVE-2018-9446 is an out of bounds write vulnerability that leads to memory corruption.