CVE-2018-9458: Google Inc. Android vulnerability

CVE-2018-9458: In computeFocusedWindow of RootWindowContainer.java, and related functions, there is possible interception...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2018-9458 is an Android lock-screen focus flaw that could let a local actor intercept a user's keypresses while the screen is locked. It affects Android 8.0 and 8.1. The provided sources do not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is limited to Android 8.0 and Android 8.1 devices that lack the relevant Android security update or OEM backport. Risk is higher for unmanaged, unsupported, or legacy mobile fleets. Treat this as a legacy Android fleet hygiene issue. It is not sourced as actively exploited, but it could expose sensitive user input on locked devices if unpatched Android 8.0 or 8.1 systems remain in use. Mitigation focus: Apply Android security updates from the August 2018 bulletin where applicable.; Confirm OEM patch guidance for affected device models.; Retire or isolate Android 8.0 and 8.1 devices that cannot be updated..

Prepared: Jun 6, 2026, 22:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 6, 2018, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Google Inc.AndroidAndroid-8.0 Android-8.1Listed

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