What is CVE-2018-9431?

CVE-2018-9431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-12-02.

How severe is CVE-2018-9431?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2018-9431

In OSUInfo of OSUInfo.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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 8.0, 8.1, 8

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9431?: CVE-2018-9431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-12-02.
How severe is CVE-2018-9431?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.