What is the severity of CVE-2018-9488?

CVE-2018-9488 has a significant severity as it allows for local escalation of privileges due to SELinux permissions bypass.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9488?

To fix CVE-2018-9488, update to the latest Android security patch released by Google for affected versions.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9488?

CVE-2018-9488 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

Do I need user interaction to exploit CVE-2018-9488?

No, exploitation of CVE-2018-9488 does not require user interaction.

Can CVE-2018-9488 lead to remote attacks?

CVE-2018-9488 is a local vulnerability, meaning it does not allow for remote attacks but can escalate privileges on the affected device.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-9488

high

7.8

CWE

863

4/9/2018

6/11/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-9488

First published: Tue Sep 04 2018(Updated: )

In the SELinux permissions of crash_dump.te, there is a permissions bypass due to a missing restriction. This could lead to a local escalation of privilege, with System privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-110107376.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	=8.0
Google Android	=8.1
Google 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-2018-9488?
CVE-2018-9488 has a significant severity as it allows for local escalation of privileges due to SELinux permissions bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9488?
To fix CVE-2018-9488, update to the latest Android security patch released by Google for affected versions.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9488?
CVE-2018-9488 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.
Do I need user interaction to exploit CVE-2018-9488?
No, exploitation of CVE-2018-9488 does not require user interaction.
Can CVE-2018-9488 lead to remote attacks?
CVE-2018-9488 is a local vulnerability, meaning it does not allow for remote attacks but can escalate privileges on the affected device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9488?
CVE-2018-9488 has a significant severity as it allows for local escalation of privileges due to SELinux permissions bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9488?
To fix CVE-2018-9488, update to the latest Android security patch released by Google for affected versions.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9488?
CVE-2018-9488 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.
Do I need user interaction to exploit CVE-2018-9488?
No, exploitation of CVE-2018-9488 does not require user interaction.
Can CVE-2018-9488 lead to remote attacks?
CVE-2018-9488 is a local vulnerability, meaning it does not allow for remote attacks but can escalate privileges on the affected device.