What is the severity of CVE-2018-9469?

CVE-2018-9469 has a medium severity rating as it allows the creation of spoofed shortcuts leading to local escalation of privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9469?

To fix CVE-2018-9469, update to the latest version of Android that addresses the missing permission check.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9469?

CVE-2018-9469 affects Android versions 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

What kind of exploitation is possible with CVE-2018-9469?

CVE-2018-9469 may allow an attacker to spoof shortcuts, requiring user interaction for exploitation.

Is user interaction required for CVE-2018-9469 exploitation?

Yes, user interaction is needed for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9469.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-9469

high

8.4

CWE

862 787

4/9/2018

20/11/2024

18/12/2024

CVE-2018-9469

First published: Tue Sep 04 2018(Updated: )

In multiple functions of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible creation of a spoofed shortcut due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in a privileged app with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android
Android	=7.1.1
Android	=7.1.2
Android	=8.0
Android	=8.1
Android	=9.0

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9469?
CVE-2018-9469 has a medium severity rating as it allows the creation of spoofed shortcuts leading to local escalation of privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9469?
To fix CVE-2018-9469, update to the latest version of Android that addresses the missing permission check.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9469?
CVE-2018-9469 affects Android versions 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.
What kind of exploitation is possible with CVE-2018-9469?
CVE-2018-9469 may allow an attacker to spoof shortcuts, requiring user interaction for exploitation.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2018-9469 exploitation?
Yes, user interaction is needed for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9469.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9469?
CVE-2018-9469 has a medium severity rating as it allows the creation of spoofed shortcuts leading to local escalation of privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9469?
To fix CVE-2018-9469, update to the latest version of Android that addresses the missing permission check.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9469?
CVE-2018-9469 affects Android versions 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.
What kind of exploitation is possible with CVE-2018-9469?
CVE-2018-9469 may allow an attacker to spoof shortcuts, requiring user interaction for exploitation.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2018-9469 exploitation?
Yes, user interaction is needed for the exploitation of CVE-2018-9469.