#VU14576 Information disclosure in Google Android - CVE-2018-9489

Vulnerability identifier: #VU14576

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9489

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

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.

Mitigation
Update to version 9.0.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: before 9.0, 9.0

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External links
https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2018/08/29/sensitive-data-exposure-via-wifi-broadcasts-in-a...

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.