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CVE-2018-9458
In computeFocusedWindow of RootWindowContainer.java, and related functions, there is possible interception of keypresses due to focus…
High7.8EPSS 0.57%
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- google_android
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.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.0 | High7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 0.57% · top 53% of all CVEs (3 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 7.8.
Weakness
- Elevation of privilege
- CWE-1021 (opens in a new tab)Other CVEs with CWE-1021
Affected products
Google Inc. · Android
- affected Android-8.0 Android-8.1
References (2)
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
- 1041432 (opens in a new tab)vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACKx_transferred
Sources
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