CVE-2018-9524
HIGHAndroid 7.0-8.1 - Unauthenticated Local Privilege Escalation via Overlay Window
Title source: llmDescription
In functionality implemented in System UI, there are insufficient protections implemented around overlay windows. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1. Android ID: A-34170870
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105848
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0018
EPSS Percentile
7.8%
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 (5)
google/android
7.0
google/android
7.1.1
google/android
7.1.2
google/android
8.0
google/android
8.1
Published
Nov 14, 2018
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026