SB2018111429 - Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames in Google, Google Android
Published: November 14, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018111429
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9524)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In functionality implemented in System UI, there are insufficient protections implemented around overlay windows. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1. Android ID: A-34170870
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.