CVE-2018-9458 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In computeFocusedWindow of RootWindowContainer.java, and related functions, there is possible interception of keypresses due to focus being on the wrong window. This could lead to local escalation of privilege revealing the user's keypresses while the screen was locked with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-71786287.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1021

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9458?

CVE-2018-9458 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In computeFocusedWindow of RootWindowContainer.java, and related functions, there is possible interception of keypresses due to focus being on the wrong window. This could lead to local escalation of ...

How severe is CVE-2018-9458?

CVE-2018-9458 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9458?

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