CVE-2018-9364 Security feature bypass in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

An attacker can bypass secure boot by modifying partitions via a special command in the LG LAF component on Android devices.

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-2018-9364?

CVE-2018-9364 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 19 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In the LG LAF component, there is a special command that allowed modification of certain partitions. This could lead to bypass of secure boot. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-203

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9364?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9364?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9364 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-9364 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9364 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gc7r-mr2h-cg8h.

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