Incorrect Implementation in RSA Key Pair Generator Could Lead to Weak RSA Keys and Crypto Vulnerabilities

CVE-2018-9426

7.5HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 December 2024

Summary

In  RsaKeyPairGenerator::getNumberOfIterations of RSAKeyPairGenerator.java, an incorrect implementation could cause weak RSA key pairs being generated. This could lead to crypto vulnerability with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Bulletin Fix: The fix is designed to correctly implement the key generation according to FIPS standard.

Affected Version(s)

Android = 7

Android = 7.1.1

Android = 7.1.2

Refferences

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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