CVE-2018-9526 Information disclosure in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

An improperly configured setting in Android allows remote attackers to disclose device location without user interaction.

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-2018-9526?

CVE-2018-9526 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In device configuration data, there is an improperly configured setting. This could lead to remote disclosure of device location. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-112159033

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9526?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9526?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9526 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-9526 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9526 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9m6f-gwxw-gqc9.

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