CVE-2018-9458

7.8 highEPSS 0.6%

In computeFocusedWindow of RootWindowContainer.java, and related functions, there is possible interception of keypresses due to focus being on the wrong window. This could lead to local escalation of privilege revealing the user's keypresses while the screen was locked with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-71786287.

Severity

CVSS 3.0

7.8 high

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS: 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 47% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)
CWE: CWE-1021
Published: 2018-11-06
Modified: 2026-06-17
Record from: the NVD, synced 2026-10-19

Affected

google:android

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01

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