CVE-2018-14988: The MXQ TV Box 4.4.2 Android device with a build fingerprint of MBX/m201_N/m201_N:4.4.2/KOT49H/20160106:user/t

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2018-14988 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mxq tv box firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The MXQ TV Box 4.4.2 Android device with a build fingerprint of MBX/m201_N/m201_N:4.4.2/KOT49H/20160106:user/test-keys contains the Android framework with a package name of android (versionCode=19, versionName=4.4.2-20170213) that contains an exported broadcast receiver application component that, when called, will make the device inoperable. The vulnerable component named com.android.server.SystemRestoreReceiver will write a value of --restore_s

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2018-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mxq project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-12-28 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mxq project mxq tv box firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 4.4.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.4.2

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-14988?

mxq tv box firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14988 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14988 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-14988 affect?

CVE-2018-14988 affects mxq tv box firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The MXQ TV Box 4.4.2 Android device with a build fingerprint of MBX/m201_N/m201_N:4.4.2/KOT49H/20160106:user/test-keys contains the Android framework with a package name of android (versionCode=19, versionName=4.4.2-20170213) that contains

How urgent is CVE-2018-14988?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-14987 HIGH 7.1 MITIGATE The MXQ TV Box 4.4.2 Android device with a build fingerprint of MBX/m201_N/m201_N:4.4.2/KOT49H/20160106:user/t

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