CVE-2018-9375
Apache OpenNLP Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
In multiple functions of UserDictionaryProvider.java, there is a possible way to add and delete words in the user dictionary due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 17, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 13, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2018-9375 has a 4 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2018-9375.
| URL | Resource |
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| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01 |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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PoC Exploit for AOSP UserDictionary Content Provider (CVE-2018-9375)
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2018-9375 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-269 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Removed CWE CWE-611 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-611 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In multiple functions of UserDictionaryProvider.java, there is a possible way to add and delete words in the user dictionary due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-9375 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2018-9375
weaknesses.