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CVE-2018-9363: In the hidp_process_report in bluetooth, there is an integer overflow.

In the hidp_process_report in bluetooth, there is an integer overflow. This could lead to an out of bounds write with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-65853588 References: Upstream kernel.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-9363 is an Android kernel Bluetooth HIDP integer overflow that can cause an out-of-bounds write. The source says exploitation needs no user interaction and no additional privileges, but it does not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed exploitation, or detailed attack range.

Executive priority

Treat as a kernel-level Bluetooth memory corruption risk with incomplete severity data. Prioritize patch verification for managed Android and cited Linux environments, especially where Bluetooth HID is used.

Technical view

The issue is in hidp_process_report in Bluetooth HIDP handling. An integer overflow may lead to an out-of-bounds write in kernel context. Public references include Android, Ubuntu, Debian, and Red Hat security advisories, indicating kernel update handling across affected downstream ecosystems.

Likely exposure

Primary exposure is systems using affected Android kernel Bluetooth HIDP code. The cited Linux vendor advisories also warrant checking relevant Ubuntu, Debian, and Red Hat kernel packages against their notices.

Exploitation context

The source states no user interaction and no additional execution privileges are required. KEV is false, and the provided bundle contains no evidence of active exploitation or public exploit use.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and vendor advisories. The bundle does not include CVSS, CWE mapping, exploit indicators, or detailed fixed-version data, so validation should rely on vendor package guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Review Android June 2018 security bulletin guidance for affected Android kernel builds.
  • Apply relevant vendor kernel security updates from Android, Ubuntu, Debian, or Red Hat advisories.
  • Prioritize assets with Bluetooth HID functionality enabled or exposed operationally.
  • Check vendor advisories before applying compensating controls not named in the sources.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Android kernel builds and Linux kernel packages on managed assets.
  • Compare installed kernel versions against the cited vendor security advisories.
  • Confirm Bluetooth HIDP exposure where asset data supports that check.
  • Verify patched systems rebooted into the updated kernel.
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Confidence
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