Vulnerability identifier: #VU36140

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9582

CWE-ID: CWE-610

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

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

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 8.0 - 8.1, 9.0

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106474
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-01-01.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.