CVE-2018-9501 json
In the SetupWizard, there is a possible Factory Reset Protection bypass due to a permissions bypass.
published 2018-10-02 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-21095
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 13%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In the SetupWizard, there is a possible Factory Reset Protection bypass due to a 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-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-110034419
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Google Inc. Android
References
-
android.googlesource.com
/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/5e43341b8c7eddce88f79c9a5068362927c05b54
patch, vendor-advisory
-
source.android.com
/security/bulletin/2018-10-01
patch, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/105482
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
- source.android.com /security/bulletin/2018-10-01%2C
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-9501
- NVD CVE-2018-9501
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