CVE-2018-9566: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Dec 3, 2018

Updated

In processservicesearchrsp of sdpdiscovery.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure when connecting to a malicious Bluetooth device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-74249842.

Affected Software

7 affected components

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

Google Android

Event History

Dec 3, 2018

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Android·12:00 AM

SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Dec 6, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9566?

CVE-2018-9566 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9566?

To mitigate CVE-2018-9566, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9566?

CVE-2018-9566 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

What kind of attack vector is associated with CVE-2018-9566?

CVE-2018-9566 can be exploited through a connection to a malicious Bluetooth device.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9566?

CVE-2018-9566 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability due to a missing bounds check in Bluetooth service.