CVE-2018-9449: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published Dec 3, 2024

Updated

In processservicesearchattrrsp of sdpdiscovery.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 3, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:08 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:08 AM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·01:15 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9449?

CVE-2018-9449 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability that can lead to local information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9449?

To mitigate CVE-2018-9449, it is recommended to update the affected versions of Google Android to the latest security patches.

What versions of Google Android are affected by CVE-2018-9449?

CVE-2018-9449 affects Google Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.

What type of issue is CVE-2018-9449?

CVE-2018-9449 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability due to a missing bounds check in the sdp_discovery component.

Does CVE-2018-9449 require user interaction for exploitation?

No, CVE-2018-9449 does not require any user interaction for exploitation.