CVE-2018-9501: High severity android vulnerability

Published Oct 1, 2018
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Updated

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

Affected Software

7 affected components
Google Android=7.0
Google Android=7.1.1
Google Android=7.1.2
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Google Android

Event History

Oct 1, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Oct 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9501?

CVE-2018-9501 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation without user interaction.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-9501?

To mitigate CVE-2018-9501, updating to the latest version of Android provided by Google is recommended.

3

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2018-9501?

CVE-2018-9501 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9501?

No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2018-9501.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9501?

CVE-2018-9501 is a permissions bypass vulnerability that can lead to Factory Reset Protection being bypassed.

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