CVE-2018-9406 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In NlpService, there is a possible way to obtain location information due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9406?

CVE-2018-9406 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In NlpService, there is a possible way to obtain location information due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed...

How severe is CVE-2018-9406?

CVE-2018-9406 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9406?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.