CVE-2018-9591 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In bta_hh_ctrl_dat_act of bta_hh_act.cc 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 remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Android ID: A-116108738.

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-125

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9591?

CVE-2018-9591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In bta_hh_ctrl_dat_act of bta_hh_act.cc 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...

How severe is CVE-2018-9591?

CVE-2018-9591 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-2018-9591?

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