Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2018-9501

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Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2018-9501

Published: October 2, 2018 / Updated: August 8, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU36575
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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-2018-9501
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In the SetupWizard, there is a possible Factory Reset Protection bypass due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-110034419


How to mitigate CVE-2018-9501

Install update from vendor's website.

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