# CVE-2018-9488: In the SELinux permissions of crash\_dump.te, there is a permissions bypass due to a missing restriction.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2018-11-06 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- Google Inc. Android: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0

## Description

In the SELinux permissions of crash_dump.te, there is a permissions bypass due to a missing restriction. This could lead to a local escalation of privilege, with System privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-110107376.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Google Inc. Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45379/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45379

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