CVE-2018-9455: Google Inc. Android vulnerability

CVE-2018-9455: In sdpu_extract_attr_seq of sdp_utils.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds...

In sdpu_extract_attr_seq of sdp_utils.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. 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-78136677.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 20:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-9455 is an Android flaw that can let a remote attacker crash an affected device or service by triggering an out-of-bounds read in SDP attribute parsing. The public record describes denial of service, not data theft or code execution. No user interaction or extra privileges are required. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged, embedded, or legacy Android devices still running Android 6.0 through 8.1 without the relevant August 2018 Android security update or OEM equivalent. Treat this as a legacy-device resilience issue. It is not described as code execution, but remote denial of service without user interaction can affect availability for exposed or unmanaged Android fleets. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant Android August 2018 security update or OEM equivalent.; Retire or isolate affected Android 6.0 through 8.1 devices that cannot be updated.; Check vendor or OEM guidance for device-specific patch availability..

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/2018-08-01CVE 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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