CVE-2018-9589 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In ieee802_11_rx_wnmsleep_req of wnm_ap.c in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure in the wifi driver with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Android ID: A-111893132.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-01-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-01-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9589?

CVE-2018-9589 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In ieee802_11_rx_wnmsleep_req of wnm_ap.c in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. Th...

How severe is CVE-2018-9589?

CVE-2018-9589 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-2018-9589?

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