Google Android 8.1 WiFi VPN access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android 8.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component WiFi VPN. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-9438. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 8.1 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component WiFi VPN. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The bug was discovered 08/06/2018. The weakness was shared 11/06/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-9438 since 04/05/2018. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 92 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The entries VDB-125980, VDB-125981, VDB-125982 and VDB-125984 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2018 🔍
08/06/2018 +123 days 🔍
11/06/2018 +92 days 🔍
11/06/2018 +0 days 🔍
11/07/2018 +1 days 🔍
06/04/2023 +1670 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-9438 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9438
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-126504
SecurityTracker: 1041432

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/07/2018 07:53
Updated: 06/04/2023 17:51
Changes: 11/07/2018 07:53 (61), 04/10/2020 14:14 (1), 06/04/2023 17:51 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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