Possible Authentication Bypass in Settings App

CVE-2018-9477

7.8HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 November 2024

Summary

In the development options section of the Settings app, there is a possible authentication bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Android = 8

Android = 8.1

Refferences

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

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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