CVE-2018-9406 Details
Description
In NlpService, there is a possible way to obtain location information due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
A vulnerability in the NlpService component of Android allows for unauthorized access to location information due to a lack of proper permission checks. This flaw could be exploited to escalate privileges locally, without requiring additional execution rights or user interaction.
Users can update their devices to the June 2018 security patch level to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 31, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google android | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 31, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 18, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |