Local Privilege Escalation in Wi-Fi Hotspot Functionality in Android by Google
CVE-2018-9382

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 January 2025

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Wi-Fi hotspot functionality of Android, specifically within multiple functions of WifiServiceImpl.java. This issue arises from a missing permission check which allows non-owner profiles to activate the Wi-Fi hotspot. As a result, this could potentially lead to local privilege escalation without any additional execution privileges or user interaction needed for exploitation. This flaw poses a serious security risk, enabling unauthorized access to network services.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-0...

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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