VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-9524

CVSS score7.8 HIGH

EPSS probability0.18%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2018-11-14

Last modified2026-06-17

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

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

Weakness classification

CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames

Primary references

security@android.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
security@android.com — Patch, Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch, Vendor Advisory