CVE-2018-9564 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-9564 affecting Android OS versions 7.0 to 9, leading to potential information disclosure without additional privileges. Find mitigation steps and patch details here.
Android operating system versions 7.0 to 9 are affected by a vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure without additional privileges.
Understanding CVE-2018-9564
This CVE involves a missing bounds check in the llcp_util_parse_link_params function of llcp_util.cc in Android versions 7.0 to 9, potentially resulting in an out-of-bound read.
What is CVE-2018-9564?
- A missing bounds check in llcp_util_parse_link_params function in Android OS versions 7.0 to 9
- Could cause an out-of-bound read leading to local information disclosure
- Exploitation requires user interaction
The Impact of CVE-2018-9564
- Potential disclosure of local information without needing additional execution privileges
Technical Details of CVE-2018-9564
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in llcp_util_parse_link_params function of llcp_util.cc could allow an out-of-bound read, leading to information disclosure.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Android
- Versions: Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9
Exploitation Mechanism
- Requires user interaction to exploit the vulnerability
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor
- Avoid interacting with untrusted sources or links
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update the operating system and applications
- Implement security best practices to prevent unauthorized access
Patching and Updates
- Refer to the official Android Security Bulletin for patch information