SB2018111424 - Input validation error in Google, Google Android
Published: November 14, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018111424
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9347)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
In function SMF_ParseMetaEvent of file eas_smf.c there is incorrect input validation causing an infinite loop. This could lead to a remote temporary DoS with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is 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. Android ID: A-68664359
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.