CVE-2018-9453: In avdt_msg_prs_cfg of avdt_msg.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check.

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-9453 is an Android information disclosure issue in Bluetooth-related message parsing. The provided record says exploitation needs no user interaction and no extra privileges, but describes local disclosure rather than remote compromise. The main business concern is legacy Android devices that never received the relevant 2018 security update. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged, embedded, or legacy Android 6.0 through 8.1 devices that have not received the Android August 2018 security bulletin fixes. Modern fully patched Android devices are less likely to be exposed, but device patch level must be verified. Treat this as a legacy-device hygiene issue unless vulnerable Android 6.0 through 8.1 devices remain in use. Escalate priority for shared, unmanaged, or sensitive-use devices lacking August 2018-era security updates. Mitigation focus: Inventory Android 6.0 through 8.1 devices still in service.; Verify devices received Android security updates covering the August 2018 bulletin.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive vendor security updates..

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

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