CVE-2018-9479: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Sep 4, 2018
·Updated
In processserviceattrreq and processservicesearchattrreq of sdpserver.cc, there is an out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Google Android
Google Android=7.0
Google Android=7.1.1
Google Android=7.1.2
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 4, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:37 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9479?
CVE-2018-9479 has a high severity rating due to potential remote code execution without user interaction.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-9479?
To fix CVE-2018-9479, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
3
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9479?
CVE-2018-9479 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.
4
Can exploitation of CVE-2018-9479 occur without user interaction?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2018-9479 can occur remotely without requiring user interaction.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9479?
CVE-2018-9479 is an out of bounds write vulnerability in the procedure for handling service attributes.