Google Android 8.0/8.1 RootWindowContainer.java computeFocusedWindow access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Android 8.0/8.1. This vulnerability affects the function computeFocusedWindow of the file RootWindowContainer.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-9458. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 8.0/8.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function computeFocusedWindow of the file RootWindowContainer.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In computeFocusedWindow of RootWindowContainer.java, and related functions, there is possible interception of keypresses due to focus being on the wrong window. This could lead to local escalation of privilege revealing the user's keypresses while the screen was locked with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-71786287.

The bug was discovered 08/06/2018. The weakness was shared 11/06/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-9458 since 04/05/2018. Local access is required to approach this attack. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 92 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The entries VDB-125980, VDB-125981, VDB-125982 and VDB-125984 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2018 🔍
08/06/2018 +123 days 🔍
11/06/2018 +92 days 🔍
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11/07/2018 +1 days 🔍
06/04/2023 +1670 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-9458 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9458
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-126514
SecurityTracker: 1041432

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/07/2018 15:21
Updated: 06/04/2023 19:06
Changes: 11/07/2018 15:21 (62), 04/10/2020 15:28 (1), 06/04/2023 19:06 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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