CVE-2018-9487 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In setVpnForcedLocked of Vpn.java, there is a possible blocking of internet traffic through vpn due to a bad uid check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9487?

CVE-2018-9487 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In setVpnForcedLocked of Vpn.java, there is a possible blocking of internet traffic through vpn due to a bad uid check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileg...

How severe is CVE-2018-9487?

CVE-2018-9487 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9487?

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