#VU14236 Privilege escalation in Google Android - CVE-2018-9450
Published: August 8, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14236
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9450
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to flaws in the System component. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application to bypass user interaction requirements and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.