CVE-2018-9375

HIGH

Google Android - Improper Privilege Management

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Description

In multiple functions of UserDictionaryProvider.java, there is a possible way to add and delete words in the user dictionary due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC 21 stars
by IOActive · poc
https://github.com/IOActive/AOSP-ExploitUserDictionary

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0004
EPSS Percentile 12.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-269
Status published
Products (7)
google/android 6.0
google/android 6.0.1
google/android 7.0
google/android 7.1.1
google/android 7.1.2
google/android 8.0
google/android 8.1
Published Jan 17, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026