CVE-2018-15482 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can exploit incorrect access controls in MLT application intents on LG Android devices to escalate privileges or access sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-15482?
CVE-2018-15482 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 17 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Certain LG devices based on Android 6.0 through 8.1 have incorrect access control for MLT application intents. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-180006.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15482?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15482?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15482 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2018-15482 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15482 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c6w7-c733-3qm2.