CVE-2018-9458

High

Description

In computeFocusedWindow of RootWindowContainer.java, and related functions, there is possible interception of keypresses due to focus being on the wrong window. This could lead to local escalation of privilege revealing the user's keypresses while the screen was locked with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-71786287.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductGoogle Android
PublishedNov 6, 2018
First seenNov 6, 2018

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

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ProductAffected versionsFixed in
google android8.0, 8.1—

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CVE-2018-9458 · Google Android · Dark Radar