High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Nov 14, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2018-9524
CVE-2018-9524
Description
In functionality implemented in System UI, there are insufficient protections implemented around overlay windows. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1. Android ID: A-34170870
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Affected products
7cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 6 more
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1
- (no CPE)range: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/105848nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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