CVE-2018-9586

Name: CVE-2018-9586
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-11T23:29:00.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9586 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In run of InstallPackageTask.java in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, it is possible that package verification is turned off and remains off due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In run of InstallPackageTask.java in Android-7.0, Android-7.1.1, Android-7.1.2, Android-8.0, Android-8.1 and Android-9, it is possible that package verification is turned off and remains off due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Android ID: A-116754444.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0
Google	Android	7.1.1
Google	Android	7.1.2
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106495Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-01-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106495Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-01-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9586?

How severe is CVE-2018-9586?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9586 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9586?

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Source: NVD / NIST