What is CVE-2018-9374?

CVE-2018-9374 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-28.

How severe is CVE-2018-9374?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2018-9374

In installPackageLI of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.001 (0.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 8, 6, 7.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-863 — Incorrect Authorization

References

security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9374?: CVE-2018-9374 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-28.
How severe is CVE-2018-9374?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.