Vulnerabilities > CVE-2018-9488 - Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Google Android 8.0/8.1/9.0

047910
CVSS 7.8 - HIGH
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
LOW
Confidentiality impact
HIGH
Integrity impact
HIGH
Availability impact
HIGH
local
low complexity
google
CWE-863
exploit available
NVD
Published: 2018-11-06
Updated: 2024-11-21

Summary

In the SELinux permissions of crash_dump.te, there is a permissions bypass due to a missing restriction. This could lead to a local escalation of privilege, with System privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-110107376.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
OS
Google
3

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Exploit-Db

descriptionAndroid - 'zygote->init;' Chain from USB Privilege Escalation. CVE-2018-9488. Local exploit for Android platform. Tags: Local
fileexploits/android/local/45379.txt
idEDB-ID:45379
last seen2018-10-07
modified2018-09-11
platformandroid
port
published2018-09-11
reporterExploit-DB
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/45379/
titleAndroid - 'zygote->init;' Chain from USB Privilege Escalation
typelocal

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