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CVE-2018-9441: In sdp_copy_raw_data of sdp_discovery.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds...

In sdp_copy_raw_data of sdp_discovery.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-9441 is an Android information-disclosure flaw in SDP discovery handling. A local attacker could read memory outside intended bounds after user interaction. The known impact is confidentiality only, not system takeover or data modification.

Executive priority

Treat as routine but necessary mobile patch management. It is not known to be actively exploited in the provided sources, but affected legacy Android devices can expose sensitive data and should not remain unmanaged.

Technical view

The flaw is an out-of-bounds read in sdp_copy_raw_data in sdp_discovery.cc caused by an incorrect bounds check. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, high confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to affected Android versions 6, 6.0.1, 7, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8, and 8.1. The source bundle does not identify specific device models beyond Google Android and the Pixel bulletin reference.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires local access conditions and user interaction, which lowers urgency compared with remote unauthenticated flaws, but confidentiality impact can still matter on unmanaged or unsupported devices.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE record, CVE List entry, and Android Pixel bulletin reference. Do not infer broader product scope, exploit availability, or specific workarounds beyond vendor update guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply relevant Android or Pixel security updates from vendor guidance.
  • Retire or isolate unsupported Android 6 through 8.1 devices.
  • Use MDM to enforce minimum Android security patch levels.
  • Check Google Android bulletin guidance before assuming compensating controls.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Android devices by OS version and security patch level.
  • Confirm affected versions have received the relevant vendor security update.
  • Prioritize unmanaged, unsupported, or high-data-sensitivity devices for review.
  • Record exceptions where vendor updates are unavailable.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
3

Public sources used

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2018-9441Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
GoogleAndroid6, 6.0.1, 7, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8, 8.1unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

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Out-of-bounds Read

Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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