Out-of-bounds read in Google Android - CVE-2018-9541
Published: November 14, 2018 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU36424
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9541
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android
Google Android
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
In avrc_pars_vendor_rsp of avcr_pars_ct.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure in the Bluetooth service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not 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-111450531
How to mitigate CVE-2018-9541
Install update from vendor's website.