SB2018083102 - Information disclosure in Google Android
Published: August 31, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018083102
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9489)
CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to local application can monitor NETWORK_STATE_CHANGED_ACTION and WIFI_P2P_THIS_DEVICE_CHANGED_ACTION system WiFi broadcasts. A local attacker can obtain identifying data on the target system, including network names, BSSIDs, local addresses, and DNS server addresses.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.