SB2018100228 - Out-of-bounds read in Google, Google Android

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SB2018100228 - Out-of-bounds read in Google, Google Android

Published: October 2, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018100228
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9503)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing bounds check when processing files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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