Out of Bounds Write Vulnerability in SecureDrop Server Could Lead to Remote Code Execution
CVE-2018-9478

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 November 2024

What is CVE-2018-9478?

The vulnerability arises from inadequate bounds checking in the process_service_attr_req and process_service_search_attr_req functions within the sdp_server.cc file. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability remotely, leading to potential code execution without requiring any user interaction. Such vulnerabilities pose significant security risks, as they can be exploited easily and may compromise the integrity of affected devices, allowing unauthorized actions to be performed.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 7

Android 8

Android 8.1

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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