CVE-2018-9362: Google Inc. Android vulnerability

CVE-2018-9362: In processMessagePart of InboundSmsHandler.java, there is a possible remote denial of service due to improp...

In processMessagePart of InboundSmsHandler.java, there is a possible remote denial of service due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-6.0 Android-6.0.1 Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-72298611.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-9362 is an Android SMS handling flaw that could let a remote sender cause a denial of service. The sources describe no data theft or code execution, but exploitation needs no user interaction or extra privileges. Business concern is disruption on legacy Android devices still running affected releases. Exposure is mainly legacy Android phones, tablets, embedded devices, or managed fleets still on Android 6.x through 8.1 without the relevant Android security bulletin fixes. Treat this as a legacy mobile fleet hygiene issue. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but unsupported Android devices can face remote disruption without user action. Mitigation focus: Identify Android 6.x through 8.1 devices in managed inventories.; Verify devices received vendor updates covering the June 2018 Android security bulletin.; Replace or isolate devices that cannot receive supported Android security updates..

Prepared: Jun 6, 2026, 22:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 6, 2018, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-06-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Google Inc.AndroidAndroid-6.0 Android-6.0.1 Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1Listed

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