What is the severity of CVE-2018-9487?

CVE-2018-9487 is classified as a low-severity vulnerability that can lead to a local denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9487?

To fix CVE-2018-9487, update your Android device to a version that includes the security patch addressing this vulnerability.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9487?

CVE-2018-9487 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

What is the impact of CVE-2018-9487?

The impact of CVE-2018-9487 is that it can block internet traffic through a VPN, causing local denial of service without requiring additional privileges.

Is user interaction required for CVE-2018-9487 exploitation?

Yes, user interaction is needed for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9487.

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CVE-2018-9487

medium

6.5

4/9/2018

20/11/2024

19/12/2024

CVE-2018-9487

First published: Tue Sep 04 2018(Updated: )

In setVpnForcedLocked of Vpn.java, there is a possible blocking of internet traffic through vpn due to a bad uid check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android
Google Android	=8.0
Google Android	=8.1
Google Android	=9.0

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9487?
CVE-2018-9487 is classified as a low-severity vulnerability that can lead to a local denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9487?
To fix CVE-2018-9487, update your Android device to a version that includes the security patch addressing this vulnerability.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9487?
CVE-2018-9487 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-9487?
The impact of CVE-2018-9487 is that it can block internet traffic through a VPN, causing local denial of service without requiring additional privileges.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2018-9487 exploitation?
Yes, user interaction is needed for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9487.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9487?
CVE-2018-9487 is classified as a low-severity vulnerability that can lead to a local denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9487?
To fix CVE-2018-9487, update your Android device to a version that includes the security patch addressing this vulnerability.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9487?
CVE-2018-9487 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-9487?
The impact of CVE-2018-9487 is that it can block internet traffic through a VPN, causing local denial of service without requiring additional privileges.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2018-9487 exploitation?
Yes, user interaction is needed for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9487.