Description
In the KeyStore service, there is a permissions bypass that allows access to protected resources. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with system execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-68217699.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 8.0, 8.1 | — |
Public exploits
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Exploit-DB 1
- Android - 'getpidcon' Permission Bypass in KeyStore Service EDB-43996 · dos · Feb 7, 2018 · verified
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References
- 43996 exploit
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01
- 102979 vdb-entry