CVE-2018-9524

Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.0)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2018-11-14 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-1021

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

Affected products

Android: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105848
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105848
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01

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