Insufficient Protection of Overlay Windows in Android System UI Allows Local Privilege Escalation

CVE-2018-9524 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:L/AC:M/AU:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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

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