Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2018-9438
When a device connects only over WiFi VPN, the device may not receive security updates due to some incorrect checks. This could lead to a local denial of service of security updates with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.1 Android ID: A-78644887.
EPSS: 0.002 (9.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.0 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 8.1
- Google Inc. Android — versions Android-8.1
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9438?
- CVE-2018-9438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 5.0/10. Published 2018-11-06.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9438?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.0 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-9438 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.