CVE-2018-9504 Memory corruption in Android

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via Bluetooth due to an out-of-bounds write in the SDP discovery component of Android.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-9504?

CVE-2018-9504 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Oct 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In sdp_copy_raw_data of sdp_discovery.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution over bluetooth with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-110216176

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9504?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9504?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9504 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-9504 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9504 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-wwwg-gg6j-89jf.

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