CVE-2018-15005: The ZTE ZMAX Champ Android device with a build fingerprint of ZTE/Z917VL/fortune:6.0.1/MMB29M/20170327.120922:

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HIGH 7.1MITIGATE

CVE-2018-15005 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting zte zmax champ firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ZTE ZMAX Champ Android device with a build fingerprint of ZTE/Z917VL/fortune:6.0.1/MMB29M/20170327.120922:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed platform app with a package name of com.zte.zdm.sdm (versionCode=31, versionName=V5.0.3) that contains an exported broadcast receiver app component named com.zte.zdm.VdmcBroadcastReceiver that allows any app co-located on the device to programmatically initiate a factory reset. In addition, the a

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
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

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Affected: 5.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.3

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-2018-15005?

zte zmax champ firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-15005 being exploited?

CVE-2018-15005 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-2018-15005 affect?

CVE-2018-15005 affects zte zmax champ firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The ZTE ZMAX Champ Android device with a build fingerprint of ZTE/Z917VL/fortune:6.0.1/MMB29M/20170327.120922:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed platform app with a package name of com.zte.zdm.sdm (versionCode=31, versionName=V5.0.3

How urgent is CVE-2018-15005?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · ZTE vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-15006 MEDIUM 5.5 MITIGATE The ZTE ZMAX Champ Android device with a build fingerprint of ZTE/Z917VL/fortune:6.0.1/MMB29M/20170327.120922:
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References

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