CVE-2018-9426 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-331

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-07-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9426?

CVE-2018-9426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 ...

How severe is CVE-2018-9426?

CVE-2018-9426 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9426?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.