CVE-2018-9489 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

When wifi is switched, function sendNetworkStateChangeBroadcast of WifiStateMachine.java broadcasts an intent including detailed wifi network information. This could lead to information disclosure with no execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-77286245.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/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-200

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041590Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2018/08/29/sensitive-data-exposure-via-MitigationThird Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041590Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2018/08/29/sensitive-data-exposure-via-MitigationThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9489?

CVE-2018-9489 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). When wifi is switched, function sendNetworkStateChangeBroadcast of WifiStateMachine.java broadcasts an intent including detailed wifi network information. This could lead to information disclosure wit...

How severe is CVE-2018-9489?

CVE-2018-9489 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-2018-9489?

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