CVE-2018-9487
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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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 8.0 | |
| Android | 8.1 | |
| Android | 9.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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