CVE-2018-9438 json
When a device connects only over WiFi VPN, the device may not receive security updates due to some incorrect checks.
published 2018-11-06 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-21032
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 8%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
When a device connects only over WiFi VPN, the device may not receive security updates due to some incorrect checks. This could lead to a local denial of service of security updates with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.1 Android ID: A-78644887.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 8% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.0 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.7 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Affected products
- Google Inc. Android
References
-
source.android.com
/security/bulletin/2018-08-01
patch, vendor-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1041432
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-9438
- NVD CVE-2018-9438
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