CVE-2018-9486: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Sep 4, 2018

Updated

In hidhl2cifdataind of hidhconn.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local 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·05:49 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:49 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9486?

CVE-2018-9486 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to possible local information disclosure without required user interaction.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9486?

To remediate CVE-2018-9486, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9486?

CVE-2018-9486 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

Can CVE-2018-9486 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-9486 requires the attacker to be in proximity to the victim's device due to the nature of the Bluetooth vulnerability.

What type of information could be disclosed through CVE-2018-9486?

CVE-2018-9486 could potentially lead to the local disclosure of sensitive information over Bluetooth.