# CVE-2018-9589: In ieee802\_11\_rx\_wnmsleep\_req of wnm\_ap.c in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is a p

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-02-12 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- Android: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9

## Description

In ieee802_11_rx_wnmsleep_req of wnm_ap.c in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure in the wifi driver with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Android ID: A-111893132.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106495
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-01-01.html

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