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 <p><em>Published December 3, 2018</em></p>

 <p>
 The Pixel&hairsp;/&hairsp;Nexus Security Bulletin contains details of security
 vulnerabilities and functional improvements affecting <a
 href="https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705#pixel_phones&nexus_devices"
 class="external">supported Google Pixel and Nexus devices</a> (Google devices).
 For Google devices, security patch levels of 2018-12-05 or later address all
 issues in this bulletin and all issues in the December 2018 Android Security
 Bulletin. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see <a
 href="https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705"
 class="external">Check & update your Android version</a>.
 </p>
 <p>
 All supported Google devices will receive an update to the 2018-12-05 patch
 level. We encourage all customers to accept these updates to their devices.
 </p>
 <p class="note">
 <strong>Note:</strong> The Google device firmware images are available on the
 <a href="https://developers.google.com/android/images" class="external">Google
 Developer site</a>.
 </p>

 <h2 id="announcements">Announcements</h2>

 <p>In addition to the security vulnerabilities described in the
 <a href="/security/bulletin/2018-12-01">December 2018 Android Security
 Bulletin</a>, Google devices also contain patches for the security
 vulnerabilities described below. Partners were notified of these issues at
 least a month ago and may choose to incorporate them as part of their device
 updates.
 </p>

 <h2 id="security-patches">Security patches</h2>
 <p>
 Vulnerabilities are grouped under the component they affect. There is a
 description of the issue and a table with the CVE, associated references,
 <a href="#type">type of vulnerability</a>,
 <a href="/security/overview/updates-resources#severity">severity</a>,
 and updated Android Open Source Project (AOSP) versions (where applicable).
 When available, we link the public change that addressed the issue to the bug
 ID, such as the AOSP change list. When multiple changes relate to a single bug,
 additional references are linked to numbers following the bug ID.
 </p>

 <h3 id="qualcomm-components">Qualcomm components</h3>

 <table>
 <col width="21%">
 <col width="21%">
 <col width="14%">
 <col width="14%">
 <col width="30%">
   <tr>
     <th>CVE</th>
     <th>References</th>
     <th>Type</th>
     <th>Severity</th>
     <th>Component</th>
   </tr>
   <tr>
     <td>CVE-2018-11987</td>
     <td>A-70638103<br />
 <a
 href="https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-4.9/commit/?id=5e9ffcfa152ecb2832990c42fcd8a0f2e63c2c04">
 QC-CR#2258691</a></td>
     <td>EoP</td>
     <td>Moderate</td>
     <td>ION</td>
   </tr>
 </table>

 <h2 id="functional-patches">Functional patches</h2>

 <p>The functional patches are included for affected Pixel devices to address
 functionality issues not related to the security of Pixel devices. The patches
 listed in the table below include associated references, the affected category,
 and the affected devices.</p>

 <table>
 <col width="15%">
 <col width="15%">
 <col width="40%">
 <col width="30%">
   <tr>
    <th>References</th>
    <th>Category</th>
    <th>Improvements</th>
    <th>Devices</th>
   </tr>
    <tr>
    <td>A-112646910</td>
    <td>Security</td>
    <td>Improved pattern unlock recognition after reset</td>
    <td>Pixel, Pixel XL</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
    <td>A-117522738</td>
    <td>Performance</td>
    <td>Improved memory performance in certain circumstances</td>
    <td>Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
   </tr>
    <tr>
    <td>A-110969183</td>
    <td>Camera</td>
    <td>Improved camera capture performance</td>
    <td>Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
   </tr>
    <tr>
    <td>A-111008450</td>
    <td>Pixel Stand</td>
    <td>Improved notification visibility when using Pixel Stand</td>
    <td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
    <td>A-112376366</td>
    <td>Android Auto</td>
    <td>Improved Android Auto compatibility</td>
    <td>Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
   </tr>
     <tr>
    <td>A-115666282</td>
    <td>Camera</td>
    <td>Adjusted autofocus behavior</td>
    <td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
   </tr>
     <tr>
    <td>A-115624433</td>
    <td>Pixel Stand</td>
    <td>Improved hotword performance when using Pixel Stand</td>
    <td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
   </tr>
     <tr>
    <td>A-116758282</td>
    <td>Display</td>
    <td>Improved Always On Display triggering</td>
    <td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
   </tr>
     <tr>
    <td>A-111964925</td>
    <td>Audio</td>
    <td>Improved USB-C Audio accessory detection</td>
    <td>Pixel 3 XL</td>
   </tr>
     <tr>
    <td>A-111716107</td>
    <td>Bluetooth</td>
    <td>Adjusted volume behavior when toggling Bluetooth</td>
    <td>Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
   </tr>
     <tr>
    <td>A-111159723</td>
    <td>Android Auto</td>
    <td>Improved audio performance for when using Android Auto in certain vehicles</td>
    <td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
   </tr>
     <tr>
    <td>A-112228430</td>
    <td>Media</td>
    <td>Improved contouring on HDR color on certain media apps</td>
    <td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
   </tr>
     <tr>
    <td>A-113151604</td>
    <td>Camera</td>
    <td>Improved camera shutter performance</td>
    <td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
   </tr>
     <tr>
    <td>A-111277984</td>
    <td>Performance</td>
    <td>Improve unlocking performance when using Bluetooth</td>
    <td>Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
   </tr>
 </table>

 <h2 id="common-questions-and-answers">Common questions and answers</h2>
 <p>
 This section answers common questions that may occur after reading this
 bulletin.
 </p>
 <p>
 <strong>1. How do I determine if my device is updated to address these issues?
 </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
 Security patch levels of 2018-12-05 or later address all issues associated with
 the 2018-12-05 security patch level and all previous patch levels. To learn how
 to check a device's security patch level, read the instructions on the <a
 href="https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705#pixel_phones&nexus_devices"
 class="external">Pixel and Nexus update schedule</a>.
 </p>
 <p id="type">
 <strong>2. What do the entries in the <em>Type</em> column mean?</strong>
 </p>
 <p>
 Entries in the <em>Type</em> column of the vulnerability details table reference
 the classification of the security vulnerability.
 </p>
 <table>
   <col width="25%">
   <col width="75%">
   <tr>
    <th>Abbreviation</th>
    <th>Definition</th>
   </tr>
   <tr>
    <td>RCE</td>
    <td>Remote code execution</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
    <td>EoP</td>
    <td>Elevation of privilege</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
    <td>ID</td>
    <td>Information disclosure</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
    <td>DoS</td>
    <td>Denial of service</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
    <td>N/A</td>
    <td>Classification not available</td>
   </tr>
 </table>
 <p>
 <strong>3. What do the entries in the <em>References</em> column mean?</strong>
 </p>
 <p>
 Entries under the <em>References</em> column of the vulnerability details table
 may contain a prefix identifying the organization to which the reference value
 belongs.
 </p>
 <table>
   <col width="25%">
   <col width="75%">
   <tr>
    <th>Prefix</th>
    <th>Reference</th>
   </tr>
   <tr>
    <td>A-</td>
    <td>Android bug ID</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
    <td>QC-</td>
    <td>Qualcomm reference number</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
    <td>M-</td>
    <td>MediaTek reference number</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
    <td>N-</td>
    <td>NVIDIA reference number</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
    <td>B-</td>
    <td>Broadcom reference number</td>
   </tr>
 </table>
 <p id="asterisk">
 <strong>4. What does a * next to the Android bug ID in the <em>References</em>
 column mean?</strong>
 </p>
 <p>
 Issues that are not publicly available have a * next to the Android bug ID in
 the <em>References</em> column. The update for that issue is generally contained
 in the latest binary drivers for Pixel&hairsp;/&hairsp;Nexus devices available
 from the <a href="https://developers.google.com/android/drivers"
 class="external">Google Developer site</a>.
 </p>
 <p>
 <strong>5. Why are security vulnerabilities split between this bulletin and the
 Android Security Bulletins?</strong>
 </p>
 <p>
 Security vulnerabilities that are documented in the Android Security Bulletins
 are required to declare the latest security patch level on Android
 devices. Additional security vulnerabilities, such as those documented in this
 bulletin are not required for declaring a security patch level.
 </p>
 <h2 id="versions">Versions</h2>
 <table>
   <col width="25%">
   <col width="25%">
   <col width="50%">
   <tr>
    <th>Version</th>
    <th>Date</th>
    <th>Notes</th>
   </tr>
   <tr>
    <td>1.0</td>
    <td>December 3, 2018</td>
    <td>Bulletin published.</td>
   </tr>
 </table>
 </body>
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	<p><em>Published December 3, 2018</em></p>

	<p>
	The Pixel&hairsp;/&hairsp;Nexus Security Bulletin contains details of security
	vulnerabilities and functional improvements affecting <a
	href="https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705#pixel_phones&nexus_devices"
	class="external">supported Google Pixel and Nexus devices</a> (Google devices).
	For Google devices, security patch levels of 2018-12-05 or later address all
	issues in this bulletin and all issues in the December 2018 Android Security
	Bulletin. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see <a
	href="https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705"
	class="external">Check & update your Android version</a>.
	</p>
	<p>
	All supported Google devices will receive an update to the 2018-12-05 patch
	level. We encourage all customers to accept these updates to their devices.
	</p>
	<p class="note">
	<strong>Note:</strong> The Google device firmware images are available on the
	<a href="https://developers.google.com/android/images" class="external">Google
	Developer site</a>.
	</p>

	<h2 id="announcements">Announcements</h2>

	<p>In addition to the security vulnerabilities described in the
	<a href="/security/bulletin/2018-12-01">December 2018 Android Security
	Bulletin</a>, Google devices also contain patches for the security
	vulnerabilities described below. Partners were notified of these issues at
	least a month ago and may choose to incorporate them as part of their device
	updates.
	</p>

	<h2 id="security-patches">Security patches</h2>
	<p>
	Vulnerabilities are grouped under the component they affect. There is a
	description of the issue and a table with the CVE, associated references,
	<a href="#type">type of vulnerability</a>,
	<a href="/security/overview/updates-resources#severity">severity</a>,
	and updated Android Open Source Project (AOSP) versions (where applicable).
	When available, we link the public change that addressed the issue to the bug
	ID, such as the AOSP change list. When multiple changes relate to a single bug,
	additional references are linked to numbers following the bug ID.
	</p>

	<h3 id="qualcomm-components">Qualcomm components</h3>

	<table>
	<col width="21%">
	<col width="21%">
	<col width="14%">
	<col width="14%">
	<col width="30%">
	<tr>
	<th>CVE</th>
	<th>References</th>
	<th>Type</th>
	<th>Severity</th>
	<th>Component</th>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>CVE-2018-11987</td>
	<td>A-70638103<br />
	<a
	href="https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-4.9/commit/?id=5e9ffcfa152ecb2832990c42fcd8a0f2e63c2c04">
	QC-CR#2258691</a></td>
	<td>EoP</td>
	<td>Moderate</td>
	<td>ION</td>
	</tr>
	</table>

	<h2 id="functional-patches">Functional patches</h2>

	<p>The functional patches are included for affected Pixel devices to address
	functionality issues not related to the security of Pixel devices. The patches
	listed in the table below include associated references, the affected category,
	and the affected devices.</p>

	<table>
	<col width="15%">
	<col width="15%">
	<col width="40%">
	<col width="30%">
	<tr>
	<th>References</th>
	<th>Category</th>
	<th>Improvements</th>
	<th>Devices</th>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-112646910</td>
	<td>Security</td>
	<td>Improved pattern unlock recognition after reset</td>
	<td>Pixel, Pixel XL</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-117522738</td>
	<td>Performance</td>
	<td>Improved memory performance in certain circumstances</td>
	<td>Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-110969183</td>
	<td>Camera</td>
	<td>Improved camera capture performance</td>
	<td>Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-111008450</td>
	<td>Pixel Stand</td>
	<td>Improved notification visibility when using Pixel Stand</td>
	<td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-112376366</td>
	<td>Android Auto</td>
	<td>Improved Android Auto compatibility</td>
	<td>Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-115666282</td>
	<td>Camera</td>
	<td>Adjusted autofocus behavior</td>
	<td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-115624433</td>
	<td>Pixel Stand</td>
	<td>Improved hotword performance when using Pixel Stand</td>
	<td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-116758282</td>
	<td>Display</td>
	<td>Improved Always On Display triggering</td>
	<td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-111964925</td>
	<td>Audio</td>
	<td>Improved USB-C Audio accessory detection</td>
	<td>Pixel 3 XL</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-111716107</td>
	<td>Bluetooth</td>
	<td>Adjusted volume behavior when toggling Bluetooth</td>
	<td>Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-111159723</td>
	<td>Android Auto</td>
	<td>Improved audio performance for when using Android Auto in certain vehicles</td>
	<td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-112228430</td>
	<td>Media</td>
	<td>Improved contouring on HDR color on certain media apps</td>
	<td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-113151604</td>
	<td>Camera</td>
	<td>Improved camera shutter performance</td>
	<td>Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-111277984</td>
	<td>Performance</td>
	<td>Improve unlocking performance when using Bluetooth</td>
	<td>Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL</td>
	</tr>
	</table>

	<h2 id="common-questions-and-answers">Common questions and answers</h2>
	<p>
	This section answers common questions that may occur after reading this
	bulletin.
	</p>
	<p>
	<strong>1. How do I determine if my device is updated to address these issues?
	</strong>
	</p>
	<p>
	Security patch levels of 2018-12-05 or later address all issues associated with
	the 2018-12-05 security patch level and all previous patch levels. To learn how
	to check a device's security patch level, read the instructions on the <a
	href="https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705#pixel_phones&nexus_devices"
	class="external">Pixel and Nexus update schedule</a>.
	</p>
	<p id="type">
	<strong>2. What do the entries in the <em>Type</em> column mean?</strong>
	</p>
	<p>
	Entries in the <em>Type</em> column of the vulnerability details table reference
	the classification of the security vulnerability.
	</p>
	<table>
	<col width="25%">
	<col width="75%">
	<tr>
	<th>Abbreviation</th>
	<th>Definition</th>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>RCE</td>
	<td>Remote code execution</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>EoP</td>
	<td>Elevation of privilege</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>ID</td>
	<td>Information disclosure</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>DoS</td>
	<td>Denial of service</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>N/A</td>
	<td>Classification not available</td>
	</tr>
	</table>
	<p>
	<strong>3. What do the entries in the <em>References</em> column mean?</strong>
	</p>
	<p>
	Entries under the <em>References</em> column of the vulnerability details table
	may contain a prefix identifying the organization to which the reference value
	belongs.
	</p>
	<table>
	<col width="25%">
	<col width="75%">
	<tr>
	<th>Prefix</th>
	<th>Reference</th>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>A-</td>
	<td>Android bug ID</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>QC-</td>
	<td>Qualcomm reference number</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>M-</td>
	<td>MediaTek reference number</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>N-</td>
	<td>NVIDIA reference number</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>B-</td>
	<td>Broadcom reference number</td>
	</tr>
	</table>
	<p id="asterisk">
	<strong>4. What does a * next to the Android bug ID in the <em>References</em>
	column mean?</strong>
	</p>
	<p>
	Issues that are not publicly available have a * next to the Android bug ID in
	the <em>References</em> column. The update for that issue is generally contained
	in the latest binary drivers for Pixel&hairsp;/&hairsp;Nexus devices available
	from the <a href="https://developers.google.com/android/drivers"
	class="external">Google Developer site</a>.
	</p>
	<p>
	<strong>5. Why are security vulnerabilities split between this bulletin and the
	Android Security Bulletins?</strong>
	</p>
	<p>
	Security vulnerabilities that are documented in the Android Security Bulletins
	are required to declare the latest security patch level on Android
	devices. Additional security vulnerabilities, such as those documented in this
	bulletin are not required for declaring a security patch level.
	</p>
	<h2 id="versions">Versions</h2>
	<table>
	<col width="25%">
	<col width="25%">
	<col width="50%">
	<tr>
	<th>Version</th>
	<th>Date</th>
	<th>Notes</th>
	</tr>
	<tr>
	<td>1.0</td>
	<td>December 3, 2018</td>
	<td>Bulletin published.</td>
	</tr>
	</table>
	</body>
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