#VU14227 Privilege escalation in Google Android - CVE-2018-9458

Vulnerability identifier: #VU14227

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9458

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to flaws in the Framework component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application to bypass user interaction requirements and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 8.0 - 8.1

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External links
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.