CVE-2018-9525 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In the AndroidManifest.xml file defining the SliceBroadcastReceiver handler for com.android.settings.slice.action.WIFI_CHANGED, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing a local attacker to change device settings, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-111330641

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	9.0

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-2018-9525?

CVE-2018-9525 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the AndroidManifest.xml file defining the SliceBroadcastReceiver handler for com.android.settings.slice.action.WIFI_CHANGED, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a confused deputy. This co...

How severe is CVE-2018-9525?

CVE-2018-9525 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-2018-9525?

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