Out-of-bounds Read in Google Android
CVE-2018-9508
In smp_process_keypress_notification of smp_act.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect 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 ID: A-111936834
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.007 (48.5th 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
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)
- nvd@nist.gov (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9508?
- CVE-2018-9508 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-2018-9508?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-9508 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.