CVE-2018-9375

Published: Jan 17, 2025Modified: Jul 3, 2025

7.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)

Description

In multiple functions of UserDictionaryProvider.java, there is a possible way to add and delete words in the user dictionary due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected (7)

Products: Google: Android

Google

1 product

Android

Configuration A

7 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Google Android	Version 6.0.1
Google Android	Version 6.0
Google Android	Version 7.0
Google Android	Version 7.1.1
Google Android	Version 7.1.2
Google Android	Version 8.0
Google Android	Version 8.1

Related CWEs

CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management

The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

References (1)

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01

Source: security@android.com

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