CVE-2018-14995: The ZTE Blade Vantage Android device with a build fingerprint of ZTE/Z839/sweet:7.1.1/NMF26V/20180120.095344:u

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7MITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2018-14995 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting zte blade vantage firmware, zte blade spark firmware, zte zmax pro firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ZTE Blade Vantage Android device with a build fingerprint of ZTE/Z839/sweet:7.1.1/NMF26V/20180120.095344:user/release-keys, the ZTE Blade Spark Android device with a build fingerprint of ZTE/Z971/peony:7.1.1/NMF26V/20171129.143111:user/release-keys, the ZTE ZMAX Pro Android device with a build fingerprint of ZTE/P895T20/urd:6.0.1/MMB29M/20170418.114928:user/release-keys, and the ZTE ZMAX Champ Android device with a build fingerprint of ZTE/Z9

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2018-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zteusa

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

zteusa zte blade vantage firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 7.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1.1

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.

zteusa zte blade spark firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 7.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1.1

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.

zteusa zte zmax pro firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 6.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.1

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.

zteusa zte zmax champ firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 6.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.1

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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-14995?

zte blade vantage firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; zte blade spark firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; zte zmax pro firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14995 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14995 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-2018-14995 affect?

CVE-2018-14995 affects zte blade vantage firmware, zte blade spark firmware, zte zmax pro firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). The ZTE Blade Vantage Android device with a build fingerprint of ZTE/Z839/sweet:7.1.1/NMF26V/20180120.095344:user/release-keys, the ZTE Blade Spark Android device with a build fingerprint of ZTE/Z971/peony:7.1.1/NMF26V/20171129.143111:user/

How urgent is CVE-2018-14995?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · ZTE vulnerabilities

References

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