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CVE-2018-9525
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2018-11-14T18:29:00.603 · Last modified 2026-06-17T02:06:51.667

Summary

In the AndroidManifest.xml file defining the SliceBroadcastReceiver handler for com.android.settings.slice.action.WIFI_CHANGED, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing a local attacker to change device settings, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-111330641

Affected products

google — android

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References

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