Out-of-bounds Read in Google Android
CVE-2018-9506
In avrc_msg_cback of avrc_api.cc, there is a possible out-of-bound 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. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-111803925
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.007 (48.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2
- Google Inc. Android — versions Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security@android.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- nvd@nist.gov (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9506?
- CVE-2018-9506 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2018-10-02.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9506?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-9506 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.