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

7.8HIGH

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.

Affected Version(s)

Android Android Kernel

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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