Vulnerability in Android
CVE-2018-9582
In package installer in Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, there is a possible bypass of the unknown source warning due to a confused deputy scenario. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Android ID: A-112031362.
EPSS: 0.002 (11.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Android — versions Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9
- Google Android — versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9582?
- CVE-2018-9582 is a high-severity vulnerability in Android, classified under Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-02-11.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9582?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-9582 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.