CVE-2018-9458

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.

• CWE-1021

• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01Vendor Advisory

Published

Nov 6, 2018

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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