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CVE-2018-9487

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%

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CVE-2018-9487 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In setVpnForcedLocked of Vpn.java, there is a possible blocking of internet traffic through vpn due to a bad uid check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In setVpnForcedLocked of Vpn.java, there is a possible blocking of internet traffic through vpn due to a bad uid check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.14%

4.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid8.0
GoogleAndroid8.1
GoogleAndroid9.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9487?
In setVpnForcedLocked of Vpn.java, there is a possible blocking of internet traffic through vpn due to a bad uid check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2018-9487?
CVE-2018-9487 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9487?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST