CVE-2018-9492

Description

In checkGrantUriPermissionLocked of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-111934948

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: Google Inc. Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105484 vdb entry third party advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/962fb40991f15be4f688d960aa00073683ebdd20 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9492?
CVE-2018-9492 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-9492?
To fix CVE-2018-9492, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-9492 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-9492 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-9492?
CVE-2018-9492 affects Google Inc. Android.
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