CVE-2018-9588: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jan 1, 2019

Updated

In avdtscbhdlreport of avdtscbact.cc in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure over Bluetooth with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Android ID: A-111450156.

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

Jan 7, 2019

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Android·12:00 AM

SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Feb 12, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9588?

CVE-2018-9588 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for remote information disclosure over Bluetooth.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9588?

To fix CVE-2018-9588, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch provided by Google.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9588?

CVE-2018-9588 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

What type of exposure does CVE-2018-9588 present?

CVE-2018-9588 presents a risk of remote information disclosure due to an out of bounds read.

Is a user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9588?

No, CVE-2018-9588 can be exploited without requiring any user interaction.