CVE-2018-9524
N/A
Published: November 14, 2018 at 06:00 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 02:06 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorAndroid
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Severity
N/A
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%
Description
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
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
References (2)
VDB Entryx_refsource_BIDThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105848x_refsource_CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01Quick Info
StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-1021
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