CVE-2018-9483: Use After Free

Published Sep 4, 2018

Updated

In btadmremovesecdeventry of btadmact.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a use after free. This could lead to remote information disclosure over bluetooth 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

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01

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·05:43 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:43 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9483?

CVE-2018-9483 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote information disclosure over Bluetooth.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9483?

To fix CVE-2018-9483, update your Android device to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9483?

CVE-2018-9483 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

What causes CVE-2018-9483?

CVE-2018-9483 is caused by a use after free vulnerability in the Bluetooth stack, specifically in the function bta_dm_remove_sec_dev_entry.

Is user interaction required for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9483?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2018-9483.