CVE-2018-9586 — HIGH (7.0) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In run of InstallPackageTask.java in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, it is possible that package verification is turned off and remains off due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Android ID: A-116754444.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-01-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-01-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9586?

CVE-2018-9586 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). In run of InstallPackageTask.java in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, it is possible that package verification is turned off and remains off due to a ...

How severe is CVE-2018-9586?

CVE-2018-9586 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9586?

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