Out-of-bounds write in Google Android
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution, Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-787, CWE-862 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
In multiple functions of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible creation of a spoofed shortcut due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in a privileged app with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 8; 8.1; 9; nyc-mr1-dev; nyc-mr2-dev | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Android VendorGoogle Affected 8; 8.1; 9; nyc-mr1-dev; nyc-mr2-dev Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 5
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1.1 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1.2 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.0 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.1 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0 | Vulnerable |
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1.1 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1.2 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.1 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0 Vulnerable ·Google
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-9469
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-pmcm-f4m7-v52m
References
More Google Android vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-42236 Improper authorization in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-30821 Use after free in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2023-17777 Improper privilege management in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-30872 Integer overflow in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
- TI-2024-21766 there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code. KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
- TI-2025-30849 Missing authentication in Google Android KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
Sources
- CVE-2018-9469 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-9469 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-pmcm-f4m7-v52m · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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