Possible Permissions Bypass in Android SliceBroadcastReceiver for com.android.settings.slice.action.WIFI_CHANGED

CVE-2018-9525 · HIGH Severity

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

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

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