CVE-2018-9524 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In functionality implemented in System UI, there are insufficient protections implemented around overlay windows. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1. Android ID: A-34170870

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	7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1021

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105848Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105848Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9524?

CVE-2018-9524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In functionality implemented in System UI, there are insufficient protections implemented around overlay windows. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileg...

How severe is CVE-2018-9524?

CVE-2018-9524 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-2018-9524?

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