CVE-2018-9454: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2018

Updated

In bnepdataind of bnepmain.cc, there is a possible out of bounds 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. 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-78286118.

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

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-2018-9454?

The severity of CVE-2018-9454 is classified as medium due to the potential for local information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9454?

To address CVE-2018-9454, users should update their Android devices to the latest version available that includes the security patch.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2018-9454?

CVE-2018-9454 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2018-9454?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9454.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9454?

CVE-2018-9454 is a potential out-of-bounds read vulnerability due to a missing bounds check.