CVE-2018-9492 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In checkGrantUriPermissionLocked of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-111934948

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105484Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/962fb40991f15be4f688Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105484Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/962fb40991f15be4f688Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9492?

CVE-2018-9492 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In checkGrantUriPermissionLocked of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed...

How severe is CVE-2018-9492?

CVE-2018-9492 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-2018-9492?

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