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