Improper input validation in Google Android - CVE-2018-9438
Published: August 8, 2018 / Updated: August 8, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14226
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9438
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to flaws in the Framework component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application to bypass user interaction requirements and cause the service to crash.
Affected software
Google Android
How to mitigate CVE-2018-9438
Install update from vendor's website.