CVE-2018-9586

HIGH

Android 7.0-9 - Local Privilege Escalation via Package Verification Race Condition

Title source: llm

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.

References (2)

Core 2

Core References

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106495

Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-01-01.html

Scores

CVSS v3 7.0

EPSS 0.0013

EPSS Percentile 3.0%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

Details

CWE

CWE-362

Status published

Products (6)

google/android 7.0

google/android 7.1.1

google/android 7.1.2

google/android 8.0

google/android 8.1

google/android 9.0

Published Feb 11, 2019

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026