Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-9438
When a device connects only over WiFi VPN, the device may not receive security updates due to some incorrect checks. This could lead to a local denial of service of security updates with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.1 Android ID: A-78644887.
Published
2018-11-06 17:29:01
Updated
2019-10-03 00:03:26
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-9438
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-9438
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.7
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
3.4
|
6.9
|
NIST |
|
5.0
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.3
|
3.6
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2018-9438
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432
Google Android Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Let Applications Gain Elevated Privileges and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01
Android Security Bulletin—August 2018 | Android Open Source ProjectPatch;Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2018-9438
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*