CVE-2018-9467 Security feature bypass in Android

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Incorrect web origin determination in Android's UriTest.java allows attackers to bypass security checks without user interaction or elevated 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-2018-9467?

CVE-2018-9467 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android, published on 19 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In the getHost() function of UriTest.java, there is the possibility of incorrect web origin determination. This could lead to incorrect security decisions with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9467?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9467?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9467 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-9467 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9467 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p69h-9rqf-qr43.

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