CVE-2018-9458

Published: Nov 6, 2018Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

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.

Affected (2)

Products: Google: Android

1 product

Configuration A

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Google Android	Version 8.0
Google Android	Version 8.1

Related CWEs

Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames

The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain, which can lead to user confusion about which interface the user is interacting with.

References (4)

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432

Source: security@android.com

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01

Source: security@android.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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