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Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2018-9589

Medium
5.5/10

Summary

In ieee802_11_rx_wnmsleep_req of wnm_ap.c in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure in the wifi driver with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Android ID: A-111893132.

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • LOW
  • HIGH
  • NONE

CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.

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  • Published