Possible Out-of-Bounds Read in BTA's bta_hd_get_report_act Could Lead to Remote Information Disclosure
CVE-2018-9480

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 November 2024

What is CVE-2018-9480?

A vulnerability exists in the Bluetooth service of Android devices, specifically in the bta_hd_get_report_act function within the bta_hd_act.cc source code. This issue arises from improper input validation, enabling a potential out-of-bounds read which could lead to remote information disclosure. Importantly, exploitation of this vulnerability does not require any additional execution privileges or user interaction, making it a significant concern for device security.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 8

Android 8.1

Android 9

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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