CVE-2018-9524 json
In functionality implemented in System UI, there are insufficient protections implemented around overlay windows.
published 2018-11-14 7 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-21118
- 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 7%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 7% 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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Google Inc. Android
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-1021 Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
References
-
source.android.com
/security/bulletin/2018-11-01
patch, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/105848
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-9524
- NVD CVE-2018-9524
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