CVE-2018-0701 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

BlueStacks App Player versions 3.0.0 to 4.31.55 for Windows and 2.0.0 and later for macOS are vulnerable to unauthorized access due to access restriction bypass.

Understanding CVE-2018-0701

BlueStacks App Player allows attackers on the same network segment to bypass access restrictions, leading to unauthorized access.

What is CVE-2018-0701?

An unauthorized person can exploit BlueStacks App Player to gain unauthorized access by bypassing access restrictions on the same network segment.

The Impact of CVE-2018-0701

Attackers can gain unauthorized access to systems running affected BlueStacks versions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-0701

BlueStacks App Player vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

BlueStacks App Player versions 3.0.0 to 4.31.55 for Windows and 2.0.0 and later for macOS are susceptible to unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: BlueStacks App Player
Vendor: BlueStacks
Affected Versions: 3.0.0 to 4.31.55 for Windows, 2.0.0 and later for macOS

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized individuals on the same network segment can exploit the vulnerability to bypass access restrictions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2018-0701.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement network segmentation to limit access.
Monitor network traffic for unauthorized access attempts.
Update BlueStacks App Player to the latest version.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access control policies.
Conduct security training to raise awareness of network security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by BlueStacks to address the vulnerability.