CVE-2018-14981 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can exploit incorrect access controls in SystemUI intents on LG Android devices to bypass security restrictions or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-14981?
CVE-2018-14981 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 17 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Certain LG devices based on Android 6.0 through 8.1 have incorrect access control for SystemUI application intents. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-180005.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14981?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14981?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14981 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2018-14981 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14981 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x6qv-786p-52cm.