7.8

CVE-2018-9488: google inc. android Incorrect Authorization

CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 06-11-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-9488 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in google inc. android. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Overall risk
41/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)
EPSS score
0.43%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1exploit-database

Timeline

  1. 06-11-2018
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 17-09-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 1 source · 2 versions

EPSS trend

Probability

0.43%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

35%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

0.00 pp

From 0.43% on 18-09-2026

18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score
0.43%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

1 found
  • exploit-databaselocalandroidVerified

    Android - 'zygote->init;' Chain from USB Privilege Escalation

    Maturity: weaponized

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Google1 product
Google inc.1 product
  • androidAndroid-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0

2 vendors · 2 products

References

2 links