Vulnerability identifier: #VU34896

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9908

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in Google Android 4.4.4, 5.0.2, and 5.1.1, which allows malicious users to block Bluetooh access (Android Bug ID A-28672558).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 4.4, 5.0.2 - 5.1.1

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94167
http://github.com/Genymobile/f2ut_platform_frameworks_base/commit/f24cec326f5f65c693544fb0b92c37f633bacda2
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
http://vuldb.com/?id.93449

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.