CVE-2018-9458

HIGH

Android <8.1 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In computeFocusedWindow of RootWindowContainer.java, and related functions, there is possible interception of keypresses due to focus being on the wrong window. This could lead to local escalation of privilege revealing the user's keypresses while the screen was locked with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-71786287.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0057
EPSS Percentile 42.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-1021
Status published
Products (2)
google/android 8.0
google/android 8.1
Published Nov 06, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026